Getting
to Bhutan
Reaching Paro by Air
Druk Air, the National Air Carrier of Bhutan, operates regular flights
to / from Paro to Delhi (India), Kolkatta (India), Gaya (India),
Kathmandu (Nepal), Bangkok (Thailand) and Dhaka (Bangladesh). Not too
many airlines are available if you want to travel Paro from India, then
Drukair is the only airline available. Paro is the only airport
connecting Bhutan with rest of world through a well network of flights.
Drukair is also regarded as one of the safest airlines in the world.
However it is advisable to book your air tickets well in advance to
avoid the tourist season rush. For detailed information about airline,
schedule and tariff, please visit
Druk Air.
By Surface
Entry / Exit to Bhutan is also possible through Phuentsholing, the
southern Bhutan frontier town. Bagdogra airport, in the state of West
Bengal (India) is the nearest airport about 5 hours drive from
Phuentsholing. Also Bagdogra (and its main town Siliguri) is the
convenient point for visiting West Bengal region of Darjeeling,
Kalimpong and touristically popular state of Sikkim..
Badrapur (about 5 hours drive from Phuentsholing) and Birat Nagar
(about 7 hours drive from Phuentsholing) are two other nearby airports
in Nepal, connected with regular flights from Kathmandu.
