Getting to & Around Bhutan

Most guests fly into Paro. You can also cross overland from India. Once you arrive, your guide and driver take you everywhere in your own vehicle.

By air

Fly into Paro International Airport

Paro is Bhutan’s only international airport, 55 km from Thimphu. Two airlines fly in: Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines.

Bangkok	At least 2 a day
Delhi	Daily
Kathmandu	Daily
Kolkata	4–5 a week
Singapore	2 a week
Dhaka	1–2 a week
Guwahati	1–2 a week
Bagdogra	1–2 a week

Paro flies in daylight only and weather delays are common. Leave a 24-hour buffer before any onward connection. Schedules change with the season; we confirm your flights when you book.

Luggage on Bhutan flights

Checked, Economy	30 kg
Checked, Business	40 kg
Hand, Economy	5 kg
Hand, Business	7 kg

Domestic flights inside Bhutan allow 10 kg less checked baggage: 20 kg Economy, 30 kg Business.

We suggest keeping your main bag under 15 kg for treks.

By land from India

Three border crossings

Overland travellers need an Indian visa as well. Your Bhutan visa is stamped at the border.

Open

Phuentsholing

Southwest · opposite Jaigaon, India

About four hours’ drive from Bagdogra airport. Our Jaigaon office is right here.

Open

Samdrup Jongkhar

Far southeast · opposite Darranga, India

About three hours from Guwahati airport. Open to tourists for entry and exit.

Open to Indian

Gelephu

South-central · opposite Dathghari, India

About 245 km from Guwahati airport. Open to Indian nationals only; other visitors cross at Phuentsholing or Samdrup Jongkhar.

Getting around

Your own vehicle, driver and guide

Every trip includes a private vehicle with a driver and a licensed guide. Roads wind through the mountains, so short distances take longer than you would expect. There are no traffic lights anywhere in Bhutan.

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