Flights to Bhutan

Flights to Bhutan

Bhutan has a total of 4 airports, 2 of these airports handle international flights. With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. 2 of these airports exclusively serve domestic flights. All airports in Bhutan together handle 398 flights this month, departing from 14 airports in 6 countries, operated by 3 different airlines — none of them are a low-cost carrier. You can fly to Bhutan in Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Bhutan. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Bhutan.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map.

Destinations in Bhutan

Explore Bhutan!

Discover all 4 destinations in Bhutan. Paro is the most popular airport in Bhutan. It handles more than 84% of all flights to the country, which comes down to 333 flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in Bhutan, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to Bhutan

When planning your trip to Bhutan, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 3 airlines offer direct flights to the country — none of which are low-cost airlines. The most popular airline is Druk Air, they handle 64% of all flights arriving here: a total of 255 flights this month.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity.

What is the best time to visit Bhutan?

Bhutan has destinations with multiple climate types which are subtropical and humid subtropical destinations. This means that the best time to visit depends on the destination you choose. However, considering most destinations and their weather, the best time to explore Bhutan as a whole is from March to November, during early spring to late autumn. In the sections below, you can find the ideal visiting time for each specific destination. We've categorized them by climate type to help you plan your trip and to visit Bhutan at the best time of the year!

🌺  Subtropical destinations

The subtropical destinations in Bhutan are known for their year-round warmth — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). Destinations are characterized by vibrant cities, diverse ecosystems, and outdoor activities. Whether it's relaxing by the water, exploring lush forests, or enjoying urban culture, subtropical regions provide a perfect blend of nature, adventure, and leisure.

At present, you can fly to 3 subtropical destinations. These destinations can be visited all year round but are best to visit in the dry season from late September to November or from February to early May. During this period, temperatures are still pleasant because of the warm and long summer while precipitation is limited as the wet season is over.

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical destinations

The Humid Subtropical or Warm Temperate destinations in Bhutan have hot, humid summers — with temperatures around 30°C (86°F) — and mild to cool winters, with year-round rainfall that often peaks during the summer months. These places are known for their lively cities, diverse natural landscapes, and a wide range of outdoor activities.

There is 1 Warm Temperate / Humid Subtropical destination in Bhutan that is reachable by plane. While this destination can be explored at any time of the year, it is recommended to visit from April to June, or from August to October.

Countries with direct flights to Bhutan

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 5 countries that have non-stop flights to Bhutan, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to Bhutan

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Bhutan. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 10 airports across 5 countries and 1 continents offer direct flights to 4 airports in Bhutan.

Flying Business Class to Bhutan

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 14 airports across 6 countries that provide business class flights to Bhutan. As of today, you can arrive at 4 airports in Business Class. (Paro, Jakar, Gelephu or Trashigang Airport).

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in Bhutan

Domestic flights across Bhutan

With a total of 8 domestic routes, there are not that many flights within Bhutan itself.

The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.

International flights from Asia to Bhutan

There are 10 cities spread across 5 countries in Asia that offer international flights to Bhutan. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 2 airports in the country.

Paro is the most popular airport for international travelers from Asia with 280 flights in April, representing 97% of all flights arriving from Asia. The majority of those flights are operated by 2 airlines: Druk Air and FlexFlight.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from India to Bhutan

You can fly non-stop from 5 airports in India, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Bhutan. In total there are 6 direct routes from India, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

India to Bhutan with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 84 airports in India offer flights to 2 destinations in Bhutan with a single stop:

Flights from Nepal to Bhutan

From Nepal you can fly non-stop from Kathmandu Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Bhutan: Paro. This is the only non-stop flight route from Nepal to Bhutan, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Nepal to Bhutan with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 15 airports in Nepal offer flights to Paro Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Thailand to Bhutan

From Thailand you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at the only destination in Bhutan: Paro. In total there are 2 direct routes from Thailand, operated by 2 different airlines — Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines.

Thailand to Bhutan with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 26 airports in Thailand offer flights to 2 destinations in Bhutan with a single stop:

Flights from Bangladesh to Bhutan

From Bangladesh you can fly non-stop from Dhaka Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Bhutan: Paro. This is the only non-stop flight route from Bangladesh to Bhutan, operated by Druk Air.

Bangladesh to Bhutan with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 6 airports in Bangladesh offer flights to Paro Airport with a single stop:

Flights from United Arab Emirates to Bhutan

From United Arab Emirates you can fly non-stop from Dubai Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Bhutan: Paro. This is the only non-stop flight route from United Arab Emirates to Bhutan, operated by Druk Air.

United Arab Emirates to Bhutan with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 3 airports in United Arab Emirates offer flights to 2 destinations in Bhutan that require just one stop:

Most popular routes to Bhutan

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Bhutan, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to Bhutan with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Bhutan, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Bhutan!

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