Bhutan Flight Guide Secure Your Window Seat on Flights to BhutanThe Himalayas Are Waiting Outside It

How online check-in for Drukair and Bhutan Airlines can get you the most breathtaking

Himalayan views of your life, including Mount Everest

For many travellers, the journey to Bhutan begins long before they land. The flight into Paro is not just transportation — it is one of the most breathtaking mountain flights in the world, and where you sit on the plane makes all the difference.

Flying into Bhutan, the majestic Himalayan views are always on the left side of the plane, regardless of which international sector you're flying from. On your way home, it flips — the right side is where the magic is. It sounds like a small thing, but when you see the entire Himalayan range lined up beneath you, peak after snow-dusted peak, with Mount Everest standing quietly among them – you'll be very glad you

planned ahead.

Securing that window seat through online check-in is simpler than you might think.

How Online Check-In Works for Bhutan Flights

Online check-in for both Drukair and Bhutan Airlines opens 72 hours before departure. You can do it yourself, or we can take care of it on your behalf — all we need is your booking reference number and surname, and we'll handle the rest.

Please note that airlines do charge a small fee for window seat selection – from Delhi, for example, this is around USD 7. We'll always check and confirm the exact amount for your specific sector before proceeding, so there are no surprises. We don't add anything on top — we're completely transparent about what you're paying.

While mobile tickets are widely accepted, we'd gently recommend keeping a printed copy as a backup — just in case your phone battery runs low or you run into any unexpected hiccups on travel day. Better safe than sorry.

Which Airlines Fly to Bhutan?

Only two airlines operate scheduled international flights to Paro International Airport (PBH):

Drukair — Royal Bhutan Airlines is Bhutan's national carrier, state-owned and proudly operating since 1981. Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air) is privately owned, launched in 2011, and generally the more budget-friendly option on shared routes.

Drukair International Routes from Paro:

• New Delhi, India — daily

• Bangkok, Thailand — daily

• Kathmandu, Nepal — daily

• Kolkata, India — 4 times weekly

• Singapore — twice weekly (via Guwahati)

• Guwahati, India — twice weekly

• Dhaka, Bangladesh — twice weekly

• Dubai, UAE — twice weekly

• Bagdogra, India — twice weekly

• Bodh Gaya, India — seasonal (December to February)

Bhutan Airlines International Routes:

• Bangkok, Thailand

• Delhi, India

• Kathmandu, Nepal

• Kolkata, India

Domestic Flights within Bhutan (Drukair):

• Paro to Bumthang — 5 times weekly

• Paro to Gelephu — weekly

• Paro to Yonphula — weekly

Bangkok and New Delhi are the only sectors with daily flights to Bhutan. All other routes operate once or twice a week. Feel free to contact us for the most current schedule — we're always happy to check availability for you.

Baggage Allowance for Drukair and Bhutan Airlines

Here's what to keep in mind when packing:

• Economy Class: 30 kg checked luggage + 5 kg hand luggage

• Business Class: 40 kg checked luggage + 7 kg handbag

What If My Flight to Bhutan Gets Cancelled?

Paro Airport operates under visual flight rules, which means weather-related disruptions do occasionally happen. Mountain fog, low cloud cover, or strong winds can ground flights with little warning. If that happens to you, don't worry — we'll work directly with the airlines on your behalf to arrange whatever suits you best: a full refund, a sector change, a revised travel date, or any other option that works for your situation.

We Can Book Your Bhutan Flights Too — At No Extra Cost

As your licensed Bhutan tour operator, we offer flight booking as a completely free service. We do not add any service charges or hidden costs — the price you pay will be exactly the same rate shown on the airline's booking system, not a cent more.

Because sometimes, the journey itself becomes one of the most beautiful memories of Bhutan.

So let us handle the details while you focus on looking out of the left window.