Bhutan International Airports

There are 4 Airport’s in Bhutan out of which only 1 Airport is a Bhutan International Airport. That is the Paro International Airport, Paro. Rest three are domestic Airport’s. Paro Airport is one of the most challenging Airport’s in the world, as it is 6 km away from Paro on the bank of the river Paro Chhu in a deep valley. With surrounding peaks as high as 5,500 meters, Since Paro the only Bhutan International Airport is considered as a challenging one, only a few experienced pilots are certified to land there. It serves Thimphu and Paro district.

Flights from and to are allowed only during daytime hours, from sunrise to Sunset. These are permitted just under visual conditions. It’s accessible from Paro city and Thimpu via Paro - Thimpu road.

List of Airport’s in Bhutan

There are 4 Airports in Bhutan. These are in Gelephu, Jakar, Paro and Trashigang. The airport in Gelephu is called the Gelephu Airport; the Jakar Airport is called Bathpalathang Airport, in Paro is called the Paro International Airport and Yongphulla Airport in Trashigang.

Bhutan international Airport

Paro International Airport is the only International one, rest are domestic Airport’s.

Major Airport’s in Bhutan

Paro Airport is considered as a significant Airport as it’s the only Bhutan international Airport also it was the only Airport till the year 2011. Paro International Airport is a hub for Druk air and Bhutan Airlines. Department of Civil aviation operates it. However, other 3 Airport is just as important and a part of Bhutan, useful to many travelers wanting to visit the country.