Airports In Bhutan To Make Your Travel Plans Easy

It is a really famous tourist destination with 4 airports. You can look up Bhutan travel packages to know where to land and what to explore! Also, if you are traveling from India, the nearest Indian airport to Bhutan is the Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal. The tickets would be around INR 8,000 – 10,000 if booked in advance. 

When you travel to Bhutan, there is more chance that you arrive at Paro International Airport only, as it is one of the largest airports in the country. Why not explore the country with the easiest way of travel and have the best time around? 

Airports In Bhutan

1. Paro Airport

The best part is that it is not even far away from the city. It was established in 1968, but is really small with only one runway and one terminal. According to your own itineraries, if you are planning to visit places in Bhutan, like Ha, Tsirang, Chhukha, and Daga, then it would be the perfect airport in Bhutan International. 

Paro has an International airport in Bhutan and also, and the place itself has some of the best attractions for tourists. Also, after coming from the airport, you can stay at the best hotels and resorts in Bhutan! This place has all the facilities possible for the tourists coming here. 

Distance from the city: 6 Km

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2. Gelephu Airport

However, it is one of those airports in Bhutan that only hosts one airline, Druk Air, which only flies from Paro and Jakar. If you are traveling to those cities or any other neighboring towns, then only you would be able to use this airport. 

You should be well known with the different airports and their convenience after booking your flights, and also go through the Bhutan travel tips to have a clear image of your holiday in Bhutan. 

Distance from the city: 3 Km from Geluphu 

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3. Bathpalathang Airport

At first, it was only hosting flights till Paro, but unfortunately got suspended in 2012. Then, it was opened again for the usage. 

The airlines that are being hosted by the airport are – Bhutan and Druk Airlines, which fly to and from Thimpu/Paro. 

So, if you are here to travel to these places, you are open to using these and taking your flights with the utmost convenience. 

Distance from the city: 5 Km from Jakar 

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4. Yongphulla Airport

It was made in 2010, but initially was constructed by the Indian army in the early 1960s with only one airstrip and was mostly unused by the people. It was then decided to be opened again in 2010 and get it ready for usage again. 

Now, it has been developed with more importance and would be ready as one of the best airports in Bhutan. It is also majorly helping to operate two airlines that are Druk air and Bhutanese Airlines, that fly to Paro and Jakar. 

Distance from the city: 20 km from Trashigang 

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