Getting into Bhutan

The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan

Travel by Air

We book and purchase flight tickets on behalf of our guests WITHOUT any additional cost.

Bhuatn has international airport in Paro valley situated at 2300 meters above sea level surrounded by mountains. There are also three domestic airports spread in Bhutan. One in Bumthang (central) Yongphula (east) and Gelephu (central south part) of Bhutan.

There are two airlines operating flight In and Out of Bhutan. Druk Air (Government owned) and Bhutan Airlines (Private airline).

Druk Air operates DAILY flight In and Out of Bhutan from:

Bangkok in Thailand
Calcutta in India
Katmandu in Nepal

Druk Air operates TWICE a week flight from:

Singapore
Dhaka in Bangladesh
Delhi, Guwahati and Bagdogra in India.

Bhutan Airlines operate DAILY flight In and Out of Bhutan from:

Bangkok in Thailand

Bhutan Airlines operate THRICE a week flight from:

Katmandu in Nepal
Delhi and Calcutta in India

Note: For your International flights, you may need to arrange them on your own to get to your point of departure for Bhutan. The flight time can change quiet often depending on the weather, so we advise you NOT to book your international tickets on restriction and to keep your transit time between your flights up to 6 hours.

Baggage allowance of International flight of both Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines is 40 kgs. for Business class and 30 kgs. for Economy class.

The domestic fight baggage allowance is only 20 kgs.

Flight Duration: International flight

Bangkok – Paro (Direct flight: 3 hours 15 minutes OR with Stopover: 4 hours 15 minutes).
Bagdora – Paro (Direct flight: 40 minutes).
Calcutta – Paro (Direct flight: 1 hour).
Delhi – Paro (Direct flight: 2 hours 10 minutes)
Guwahiti – Paro (Direct flight: 55 minutes).
Katmandu – Paro (Direct flight: 1 hour).
Singapore – Paro (with Stopover 6 hours 15 minutes).

Flight Duration: Domestic flight

Bumthang – Paro (30 minutes).
Gelephu – Paro (40 minutes).
Yonphula – Paro (45 minutes).

Airlines ticket cancellation charges

90% refund for tickets cancelled before 30 days of departure.
75% refund for tickets cancelled before 9 days of departure.
50% refund for tickets cancelled before 4 days of departure.
No refund for tickets cancelled before 3 days or less before the date of travel.

Travel by land

Phuntsholing and Samdrup Jongkhar are located along the southern border of India and are the only overland border entries open to international tourists. This Indian state of West Bengal where Bagdogra Airport is situated gives entry into Phuntsholing town in the West and Gauhatti Airport allows entry of tourist from Samdrup Jongkhar into Eastern Bhutan.

From the founder

I did not truly discover the beauty of my country until I explored its wonders as a tour guide with my guests. The more I travelled, the more I came to love the land that I call home. In my years of experience as a tour guide I have explored almost every corner of Bhutan. Through my interactions with the natives and the visitors, I have developed a deeper understanding of the needs of travellers who visit Bhutan.

My knowledge, experiences, skills and genuine interest in the field are my motivations to set up Bhutan Holiday Planner whose guiding principles are to provide our guests the authentic taste and experiences of Bhutan with its unique culture and breathtaking landscapes.

We look forward to knowing you and serving you with the best of services and experiences.

Best Wishes,
Dorji Penjor (Founder)