Flying to Bhutan is fairly easy. Ever since tourism in Bhutan began to open up to the world in 1974, there has been a lot of effort to connect the world to Bhutan. Travellers can either travel to Bhutan by air or by land. All travelers are required to book their trip to Bhutan through a licensed tour operator. Your tour agency will be able to handle the end-to-end trip coordination for you from visa application, booking of flights, accommodation and planning of trip itinerary.
Visiting Bhutan by flights
You can fly directly into Bhutan from 5 Asian countries. Drukair, (Royal Bhutan Airlines), the national carrier, currently operates in Bangkok (Thailand), Singapore, Kathmandu (Nepal), Dhaka (Bangladesh) and New Delhi, Kolkata, Gaya, Bagdogra, Guwahati (India). All these destinations will be able to fly you directly into Paro International Airport, the only international airport in Bhutan. It is claimed that the landing in Paro International Airport is one of the most dangerous landings in the world where only certified pilots can navigate. The spectacular views of the traditional houses and gorgeous Himalayan mountains from the aircraft are also one that will be etched in your memory for a long long time. In fact, many travellers mentioned that the entire landing experience is unlike any they have experienced before.
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Drukair has daily flights from Bangkok to Paro International Airport, Bhutan daily.
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Drukair flies from Singapore to Paro International Airport, twice a week.
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Drukair has daily flights from Kathmandu, Nepal to Paro International Airport.
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Drukair flies from Bangladesh, Dhaka to Paro International, thrice a week.
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Drukair has daily flights from New Delhi, Kolkata, Gaya, Bagdogra, Guwahati in India to Bhutan.
We will be able to reserve your tickets for up to 30 days with no fee or penalty should you wish to make any changes to the dates. Just speak to our friendly Travel Specialists! Flight tickets will only be issued after we have received payment and cancellation after issuance of the tickets will incur a cancellation cost. This reservation flexibility will allow you ample time to confirm your connecting flight and plan your trip to Bhutan without any worries.
Visiting Bhutan by cars
There are three points of entry into Bhutan through the borders with Indian cities if you plan to travel by land. You can either enter Bhutan through Phuntsholing, the main trade city located in southern Bhutan, Gelephu located in southern Bhutan, or Samdrup Jongkhar located in southeastern Bhutan.
Below are the three entry points to Bhutan via India:
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Phuentsholing (Bhutan) via Jaigaon (India)
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Gelephu (Bhutan) via West Bengal (India)
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Samdrup Jongkhar (Bhutan) via Assam (India) - You can take a flight to Guwahati Airport and travel by land to Samdrup Jongkhar
How much does it cost to visit Bhutan?
The cost of visiting Bhutan can vary depending on various factors such as the time of year, duration of stay, and the type of accommodations and activities you choose. Bhutan operates on a "High Value, Low Impact" tourism policy, which means all tourists must book their trip through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator like us. The minimum daily package rate for tourists in Bhutan includes accommodation, meals, transportation, and a guide. The daily tariff was set at around $200 to $250 per person per day during the low season and $250 to $300 per person per day during the high season.
In addition to the daily tariff, there may be additional costs for sustainable development fee, visas, flights to and from Bhutan, travel insurance, and any personal expenses or optional activities you choose to participate in.
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