Drukair Departure Information

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Everything You Need Before Your Flight to Bhutan

Drukair Baggage Allowance

Departing from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

Departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

Departing from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

Departing from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)

Departing from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Departing from Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)

Departing from Bagdogra International Airport (IXB)

Departing from Gaya International Airport (GAY)

Departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Before You Board Drukair

Arrival in Bhutan

Before You Fly with Drukair

Everything You Need Before Your Flight to Bhutan

Whether you're travelling to Bhutan for the first time or returning to the Land of the Thunder Dragon, being prepared before arriving at the airport will make your journey even smoother.

This guide brings together all the essential information you need before departure, including check-in times, baggage allowance, departure terminals, travel documents and airport-specific information for every Drukair destination.

Before You Leave Home

Before heading to the airport, ensure you have:

✅ Passport with at least six months' validity

✅ Drukair e-ticket or booking confirmation

✅ Bhutan visa approval letter (where applicable)

✅ Any required visas for transit or onward travel

✅ Travel insurance (recommended)

If you booked your Bhutan tour through Druk Asia, your visa approval and travel arrangements will normally have been completed before departure.

Check-in Information

Drukair recommends arriving at the airport at least three hours before departure.

For most international flights:

• Check-in opens approximately 3 hours before departure
• Check-in closes 1 hour before departure
• Boarding gates usually close 20–30 minutes before departure

Late passengers may not be accepted after check-in has closed.

Drukair Baggage Allowance

Departure Airport Guide

🇸🇬 Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

Terminal: Terminal 3 (Row 2)

Recommended arrival: 3 hours before departure

Flight duration: Approximately 6 hours 15 minutes (including a technical stop in Guwahati)

Good to know

• Jewel Changi Airport is connected to Terminal 3.
• Excellent shopping and dining options.
• Multiple airport lounges available.
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the airport.

SIN - PBH Flight Schedule

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🇹🇭 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

Terminal: Main Passenger Terminal

Recommended arrival: 3 hours before departure

Flight duration: Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes

Good to know

• Large international hub with excellent transit facilities.
• Airport Rail Link connects directly to Bangkok city.
• Wide range of lounges, restaurants and duty-free shopping.

🇳🇵 Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

Terminal: International Terminal

Recommended arrival: 3 hours before departure

Flight duration: Approximately 1 hour

Good to know

• Smaller airport with limited seating during peak periods.
• Allow additional time during busy travel seasons.
• One of the world's most scenic flights.

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🇧🇩 Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)

Terminal: International Terminal

Recommended arrival: 3 hours before departure

Flight duration: Approximately 1 hour

Good to know

• One of Drukair's shortest international routes.
• Airport can be busy during peak hours.
• Allow extra time for immigration and security.

🇮🇳 Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Terminal: Terminal 3

Recommended arrival: 3 hours before departure

Flight duration: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

Good to know

• One of India's largest airports.
• Extensive shopping and lounge facilities.
• Excellent domestic connections.

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🇮🇳 Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)

Terminal: Integrated Terminal

Recommended arrival: 3 hours before departure

Flight duration: Approximately 45 minutes

Good to know

• Closest Indian gateway to Bhutan.
• Compact airport with straightforward check-in.

🇮🇳 Bagdogra International Airport (IXB)

Terminal: Integrated Passenger Terminal

Recommended arrival: 3 hours before departure

Flight duration: Approximately 40 minutes

Good to know

• Small regional airport.
• Convenient for travellers visiting Darjeeling and Sikkim.

🇮🇳 Gaya International Airport (GAY)

Terminal: International Terminal

Recommended arrival: 3 hours before departure

Flight duration: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes

Good to know

• Seasonal international services.
• Popular among Buddhist pilgrims.

🇦🇪 Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Terminal: Terminal 1

Recommended arrival: 3 hours before departure

Flight duration: Approximately 7 hours via Delhi

Good to know

• Excellent shopping and lounges.

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Before You Board

Take a few moments to ensure you have:

• Passport
• Boarding pass
• Bhutan visa approval
• Wallet
• Mobile phone and charger
• Power bank packed in your cabin baggage
• Any essential medication
• A warm jacket, especially if travelling during autumn or winter

Arrival in Bhutan

After landing at Paro International Airport, you will proceed through:

1. Immigration
2. Baggage collection
3. Customs
4. Arrival Hall

If you booked through Druk Asia, your guide and driver will be waiting outside the arrival hall to welcome you before transferring you to your hotel.

Enjoy One of the World's Most Scenic Flights

No matter which city you're departing from, every Drukair journey ends with one of aviation's greatest experiences—the approach into Paro International Airport.

As the aircraft winds through the Himalayan valleys, you'll enjoy unforgettable views of snow-capped peaks, pristine forests, ancient monasteries and traditional Bhutanese villages before touching down in the heart of the Kingdom.

Welcome to Bhutan, where the adventure begins long before you arrive.