ARRIVAL BY AIR

Bhutan’s two airline services, Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines, offer flights from Paro to destinations such as Bangladesh (Dhaka), India (Bagdogra, Guwahati, Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore), Nepal (Kathmandu), Singapore, Thailand (Bangkok) and UAE (Dubai).

Druk Air has recently launched flights from Gelephu International Airport to Kolkata, improving regional connectivity and allowing passengers from southern to travel without going to Paro International Airport. 

To account for potential weather-related delays, we recommend a minimum of 24-hours transit time between your international flight and Druk Air or Bhutan Airlines flights.

Flight Frequency and Airfares: Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines offer multiple weekly flights, though timings and frequency vary by season. For current flight schedules and airfares, contact us at: info@rusticfrontiers.com.

ARRIVAL BY ROAD

Bhutan has four official road entry points from India: Samtse and Phuntsholing in the west, Gelephu in the center, and Samdrup Jongkhar in the east. The nearest airport to Phuntsholing is Gelephu International Airport (3.5-hour drive) and Bagdogra in West Bengal, about a 4-hour drive. Phuntsholing is a convenient entry and exit point for exploring Bhutan, Sikkim, and West Bengal (India).  

Gelephu is a key entry and exit point for exploring Bhutan and the Indian States of Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam, and the north-eastern regions.

The nearest airport to Samdrup Jongkhar is Gelephu International Airport and Guwahati, Assam, about a 3-hour drive. Samdrup Jongkhar is a convenient entry and exit point for visiting Bhutan, Assam, and other north-eastern regions of India.

Four airports connect Bhutan’s regions: Yonphula (east), Bumthang (central) and Gelephu (south) domestically, and Paro internationally. Bhutan’s unique landscape can cause unreliable flight schedules, with Yonphula particularly affected by unpredictable summer weather, leading to potential delays or cancellations. On domestic flights, the baggage allowance is 30kg for business class and 20kg for economy class. International travelers should carry passports valid for at least six months.

Druk Air and Heli Bhutan-Helicopter Services offer private hiring, including heli-hiking and customized guest experiences. These services provide a quicker mode of travel along with stunning aerial views of Bhutan. Operations are subject to clear and calm weather conditions.