A royal decree in 1981 introduced a new airline to the international skies and by 1983 Royal Bhutan Airlines,more popularly known as Druk Air,The Druk Air is our national airline is the only commercial airline using airport. Paro airport (65km from the capital, Thimphu).The surrounding hills are high as 16,000 ft and approach into Paro airport is entirely by visual flight rules. Due to the difficult operating conditions, operations with the Dornier 228 caused many delays and diversions. With the growth of traffic and the expansion of flights, the need for a larger aircraft became necessary. After conducting numerous tests taking into account the difficult operating conditions the British Aerospace BAe 146-100 was selected and started operations in November 1988. Within a short span of its introduction the network of Drukair increased to link Paro with New-Delhi, Bangkok and Kathmandu. From two destinations in 1983 today Drukair operates from Paro seven times a week to Bangkok where five flights goes via Kolkata and two flights through Gaya (flights via Dhaka and Yangon are currently suspended), thrice to Kathmandu and Delhi.Further, owing to much increase in the commercial demand, Drukair and the Royal Government of Bhutan considered it necessary to upgrade the Drukair fleet with newer generation commercial aircraft with increased capacity and performance abilities. The management thus, met up with compatible manufactures that could serve Paro airport and finally brought it down to two manufactures, Boeing and Airbus. After both having done demonstration flights at Paro International Airport, decision was finally made to purchase two Airbus A319. With the purchase contract agreement signed and payments finally made, Drukair purchased and Airbus delivered two A319 in the largest transaction the country had ever taken. The final delivery of the A319 was made on December 3, 2004 and as of now, both the Airbus are operational.

For Bhutan a landlocked country the importance of aviation is paramount to the development of the country in enhancing the economic well being of the people as well as fostering quicker communications in the fastest growing region. Drukair is committed to bringing the world closer to the Land of the Thunder Dragon.

The flight timings and frequency vary according to season. Druk Air’s website www.drukair.com.bt includes details of current flight schedules and airfares. Please check the website or contact Tashi Gongphel Tours(Bhutan tour operators) for the latest information when planning your travel and tour arrangements. If you would like the current flight schedule sent to you, please let us know.
The flight into the Bhutan's only airport at paro allows you to enjoy most incredibly beautiful Himalayan peaks stretch out in close and yet imposing and distant in their sheer grandeur.The spectacular mountain scenery en route is seen at its best in the winter months, when skies are generally very clear. The flight between Kathmandu and Paro gives the most extended view of the Himalayan massif, including the Everest region. Given suitable weather conditions, Mt. Kanchenjunga will be visible for some time on all routes. Flying in and out of Bhutan is an unforgettable experience, whatever route you take.The airline currently carries around 110,000 passengers per annum and the passengers volume is growing by leaps and bounds.Druk Air has plans to add another international destinations like Hong Kong,Singapore and Dubai to its route.

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DRUK AIR RESERVATION OFFICES.

PARO,BHUTAN
Druk Air Corporation Ltd.
(Head Office)
Royal Bhutan Airlines
Nemeyzampa,Paro,Bhutan
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THIMPHU,BHUTAN
Druk Air Corporation Ltd.
Thimphu(Branch Office)
Chang lam, Thimphu,Bhutan.
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NEW DELHI
Druk Air Corporation Ltd.Ansal Bhawan Building,G Floor-3
16 KG Marg,Connaught Place,
New Delhi-110001
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KOLKATA
Druk Air Corporation Ltd
Royal Bhutan airlines,
51,Tivoli Court,
1A,Ballgunge Circular Road
Kolkata-700019
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GAYA
Druk Air Corporation Ltd
Happy Guest House
Near Mahabodhi Society of India,
Bodh Gaya,Bihar 824231
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MYANMAR
Druk Air Corporation Ltd
No.52,Phyapon Street
Sanchaung,Yangon,Myanmar.
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THAILAND
Druk Air (City Office)
5th Floor,Suite No.141/4,Skulthai
Surawong Tower,Suriyawong Bangrak
Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Tel:+66 2 2379201-203

NEPAL
Druk Air Corporation Ltd
P.O.Box 4429,Dubarmarg
Katmandu,Nepal
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BANGLADESH
Druk Air Corporation Ltd
Zai International Airport
Terminal 2, Second Dloor,Room No.52
Dhaka,Bangladesh
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