Getting to Bhutan

Bhutan can be accessed either by air or by road, depending on your location and travel preferences.

✈️ Flying into Bhutan

Paro International Airport is the only international airport in Bhutan and the sole gateway for all air travelers. Two airlines operate flights to and from Bhutan:

• Druk Air (the national carrier)
• Bhutan Airlines

These airlines offer inbound flights from several international cities, including:

• India: New Delhi, Kolkata, Bodh Gaya, Bagdogra, and Guwahati
• Nepal: Kathmandu
• Bangladesh: Dhaka
• Thailand: Bangkok
• Singapore

Travelers can visit the respective airline websites to check flight schedules and book tickets in advance.

🚗 Entering Bhutan by Road

There are three official land entry points for international tourists coming from India:

1. Phuentsholing (Chukha District)

• The most commonly used land border, located in southwestern Bhutan and connected to West Bengal, India.
• Approximately 176 km (5-hour drive) from Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital.
• Roughly 170 km from Bagdogra Airport in India.

2. Gelephu (South-central Bhutan)

• Connects with the Indian state of Assam.
• Ideal for travelers heading to central Bhutan.

3. Samdrup Jongkhar (Southeastern Bhutan)

• Also borders Assam and is suitable for exploring eastern Bhutan.
• Located about 150 km from Guwahati International Airport.