How to book flights to Bhutan from Singapore?

This blog features tips on how to book flights to Bhutan from Singapore.

Drukair, the national airline of Bhutan only operates flights to Bhutan from Singapore. There are two (2) flights a week from Changi Airport, Singapore to Paro, Bhutan (Thursday and Sunday). The return flights from Paro (Bhutan) to Singapore flights are on Wednesday and Saturday.

Singapore to Paro (Bhutan) flight timings:

• Departure from Singapore at 1230 hours and arrive Paro (Bhutan) at 1645 hours, flight no. KB 541.

Bhutan (Paro) to Singapore flight timings:

• Departure from Paro at 1430 hours and arrive Singapore at 2240 hours, flight no. KB540

The above flights have a 45 minutes layover at Guwahati, India. The flight duration is 5 1/2 hours.

* Please note that all timings mentioned above are local.

Singapore – Paro – Singapore fares (Round trip):

• Singapore – Paro Bhutan – Singapore flight fare: US $ 1073 (Round trip) in economy class & US $ 1657 (Round trip) in business class.

The fares given above are inclusive of all taxes and are same for all international tourists.

You can book and pay for your flights to Bhutan from Singapore through the airline’s website: Drukair.

We can also purchase the tickets and e-mail them to you. As a local ticketing agent of Drukair, we can book and hold your seats for a month without having to pay a penny.

NOTE: You have  to produce e-Bhutan visa at the Drukair check-in counter in Changi airport without which you will not be allowed to board the flight to Bhutan. For more details on how to get e-Bhutan visa for Singaporean citizens, please click the link …

Drukair schedules and fares are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact us for the latest fares and schedules.

Discount on flight fares (If applicable):

Infants below 2 years get 90 % discount on the published fares.
3 – 5 years old Infants get 33 % discount on published fares.
Children between 6 – 11 years get 50 % discount on the published fares.

Passport validity for travel to Bhutan:

The passport validity required for travel to Bhutan is minimum 6 months.

Baggage allowances:

• Checked baggage: 30 Kg (Economy) & 40 Kg (Business).
• Cabin luggage: 5 Kg (Economy) & 7 Kg (Business).
• Excess baggage charge per Kg: 1.5 % of highest normal economy fare (Adult) for one way.

Reporting time for flights to Bhutan:

It is 3 hours before departure. All timings mentioned in the ticket are local.

The view of Himalayas from your flight to Bhutan:

Your flight to Bhutan is the best mountain flight in the world. You can see the up-close view of the Himalayan ranges.

If you plan to fly to Bhutan from Singapore via Kathmandu, then you can see 5 peaks all above 8000 m including Mt. Everest. These include Cho Oyu (8188 m), Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Mt. Lhotse (8416 m), and finally Mt. Everest (8848 m).

If your flight to Bhutan from Singapore is a direct flight or is via Guwahati, then you will see the panoramic Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586 m) and Mt. Jomolhari (7326 m).

If you travel to Bhutan in early spring or winter or even in late autumn, then you have the better chances of seeing these beautiful high points on the surface of the earth. The morning flights are even better as there will be less or no clouds to obstruct the mountain ranges.

Seating arrangements on Drukair flight:

There is always a big rush for the best seats in the aircraft. The seats on these air crafts are allocated on the “First come, first serve basis” at the check-in-counter at the port of entry (Singapore / Bangkok or Kathmandu). SO PLEASE CHECK–IN EARLY TO GET THE BEST SEATS.

If you travel to Bhutan from Kathmandu, request the ground staff at the check-in counter to assign the seat on the left side of the aircraft, possibly by window. If you travel from Singapore / Bangkok, request for the seats on the right hand side.

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