01 · The carriers
Drukair and Bhutan Airlines.
Both are reliable Bhutanese airlines flying Airbus A319s. Service is similar; the route map usually decides which to use.
- Drukair (Royal Bhutan Airlines) · the older carrier, Economy + small Business cabin, 30/40 kg baggage
- Bhutan Airlines · single-class Economy, friendlier price point on some routes
02 · Routes
Where they fly from.
- From India · Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bagdogra, Guwahati
- From Asia · Bangkok, Singapore, Kathmandu, Dhaka
- Best long-haul hubs · Bangkok (most flexible), Delhi (Europe / Middle East), Singapore (North America)
03 · The day of
What to expect.
- 01 Book 3+ months ahead in high season (Mar–May, Sep–Nov)
- 02 For festival weeks, book 9–12 months ahead
- 03 Window seats: LEFT side flying in for Everest views, RIGHT side flying out
- 04 Paro has a short runway among 5,000m ridges — expect occasional weather adjustments