Find cheap flights to Bhutan

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Bhutan only has one international airport, Paro International Airport (PBH). From here, if you're visiting other parts of Bhutan, there are sometimes shuttle buses available. There are also three domestic airports, Gelephu Airport, Yongphulla Airport (YON) and Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) that you can fly to from Paro Airport (PBH).

For UK citizens travelling to Bhutan, you must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date you intend to depart Bhutan. You also require a visa to enter the country, which must be applied for through a tour operator ahead of your trip; approval must also be received prior to your travel dates. The visa itself is given to you upon arrival.

Drukair, also known as Royal Bhutan Airlines and Bhutan Airlines, are the only airlines that offer flights into Bhutan. They operate a limited number of routes with flights departing from New Delhi (DEL), Singapore, and Bangkok among others. They don't offer direct flights from the UK, so you'll need to fly to one of the above cities from the UK first, before transferring.

A simple way to get to Jigme National Park from Paro Airport is by car. We recommend hiring a vehicle from one of the car hire companies located at the airport. The journey takes around 5h via the capital city, Thimphu.

For the first leg of your flight, if you fly with British Airways to Delhi, you usually bring up to 23 kg of checked luggage. On Drukair flights from Delhi to Bhutan, you can bring up to 30 kg of checked luggage with an Economy ticket and up to 40 kg on a Business ticket. Bhutan Airlines' luggage allowance is similar to Drukair. You will get 30 kg of checked baggage in Economy and 40 kg in Business.

Once you’ve flown from the UK and arrived in India, a safe way to get to the Bhutanese border is by train and bus. You can fly to local airports such as Bagdogra in India and find buses from Siliguri to Phuentsholing, over the border.

Your carry-on can weigh up to 5 kg in Economy and up to 7 kg in Business with Drukair. It must be no larger than 45 x 35 x 20 cm. You will get slightly more carry-on baggage allowance as an Economy passenger with Bhutan Airlines. Both Economy and Business passengers can bring up to 7 kg in a bag or suitcase no larger than 55 x 40 x 20 cm. Cabin bags on British Airways can weigh up to 23 kg.

There is a shuttle bus available at the airport that can take you to Thimphu. You can find the bus stop just outside the Arrivals Hall, and it will drop you off outside the Bhutan Olympic Committee office in Thimphu. It takes roughly 1 h 15 min to get from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphu.

There will be taxis available to get you from Paro Airport to Thimpu. There is usually a standard fare of around BTN 1000 (roughly GBP 950). Bear in mind that there may be an additional charge for luggage. Additionally, they cannot usually provide car seats for children, so consider bringing your own if necessary.

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