Druk Air

Druk Air, the national flagship airline, is the only such service operating in the country. In the winter of 2004 Druk Air added two new AirBus 319As to its fleet of two British Aerospace BAe 146 jets, technically the aircrafts most suited to Bhutan, fly to and from Paro town. Druk Air flies in from the capital cities of Myanmar, Nepal, and Thailand and from New Delhi and Calcutta in India. Each of these routes offer views of some of the highest mountains in the world such as Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, and Bhutan's revered peaks of Jumolhari and Kulagangri.
Druk Air flights are sometimes delayed by unfavourable weather so visitors would do well to include an additional day in their itineraries. But rest assured that the airline has had no history of mishaps since its operation started.

Visas and Tickets

As with visas to Bhutan, Druk Air tickets are issued only in Bhutan. BPTT can book them for you and send them directly to you or to the Drukair out stations. It is advisable that contact us well in advance for visas clearance and obtaining Druk Air tickets.

Once your coming to Bhutan is fully confirmed we will then send to you the visa number which is essential in order to be allowed onboard Druk Air flights. Early intimation allows timely issue of visa numbers and this will save you unnecessary hindrances that arise otherwise, particularly during the peak spring and autumn months.

The actual visas are issued on payment of US $ 20 upon entry into Bhutan. You will also need two passport size photographs.


Note: Visas are not issued by Bhutanese embassies and missions abroad. Visas are also extended only in Thimphu by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Visa application form

The following information must be sent to us by email or fax to process visa approval.
 
1. Full name as in passport
2. Permanent address
3. Occupation
4. Nationality
5. Passport Number
6. Date of Issue and Expiry date
7. Date of birth and place
8. Place of Issue
9. Exact duration of visa required
10. Date of entry and exit and sector
11. Is this your first visit to Bhutan? YES / NO