Getting to Bhutan via Air
Bhutan’s national carrier, Druk Air, and Bhutan Airlines both provide international flights into Bhutan’s international airport located in Paro, about one and a half hours drive from Thimphu.
Bhutan Muktse Tours & Travels is happy to book your tickets to and from Bhutan, without extra charge . We can hold the seats for you for a period of time, while finalizing your travel plans.
Druk Air has a fleet of modern Airbus A-319 and ATR planes. Druk Air flies in and out of Bhutan from:
- Bangkok (BKK – Thailand)
- Delhi (DEL – India)
- Mumbai (BOM – India)
- Kolkata (CCU – India)
- Bagdogra (IXB – India)
- Gaya (GAY – India)
- Guwahati (GAU – India)
- Kathmandu (KTM – Nepal)
- Dhaka (DAC – Bangladesh)
- Changi (SIN – Singapore)
- Bangkok (BKK – Thailand)
- Delhi (DEL – India)
- Kolkata (CCU – India)
- Kathmandu (KTM – Nepal)
Bhutan Airlines began its international operations in October 2013. It’s sectors to Bhutan include:
The flight into Paro is one of the most spectacular in the world. Whether flying along the Himalayan range, or over the foothills from Kolkata, each flight is mesmerising and offers an exciting descent into the kingdom. Please note that due to variable weather conditions, and the fact that the airport in Paro can only operate during daylight hours, flight can delays can occur. It is advisable to keep lengthy connecting times with any onward flights.
Domestic Air Travel within Bhutan
Tashi Air, also known as Bhutan Airlines and Druk Air recently commenced domestic flights within Bhutan. The flights take place between Paro, Gelephu, Yonphula and Bathpalathang (Bumthang). This air link will provide an excellent opportunity for those wanting to explore the western and eastern districts of Bhutan without the lengthy drive times. For prices and flight schedules, please contact us.
Getting to Bhutan via Road
If you wish to travel overland, you can enter and exit Bhutan through its southern gateway of Phuentsholing into the Indian state of West Bengal. It is approximately a four hour drive from Thimphu. The nearest airport is at Bagdogra, located approximately four hours by road from Phuentsholing. This border point is an ideal junction for those wishing to combine their exploration of Bhutan with the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal.
For those who would like to journey across Bhutan, there is an exit only border crossing at Samdrup Jongkhar in southeast Bhutan to India. The closest airport is 110 km away in Guwahati. From here you a number of destinations you can fly on to including Delhi, Bombay, Kolkata and Bangkok. This is convenient for those flying into Paro in the west and touring across Bhutan without back tracking.
