How to find cheap flights to Bhutan
Catch a flight to Bhutan taking off from London Gatwick. This is usually the most affordable place to start your trip.
Consider touching down at Paro for even more value from your fare.
Try to keep September free. It's often the cheapest time to visit Bhutan.
For a return ticket, the best price right now is £780. One-way fares start from £377.
Open to landing anywhere if it means lower fares? Add your departure point, enter 'Bhutan' in the 'To' field and discover which cities come out on top for price.
Alternatively, select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search if you already know your destination city. This will display flight prices for nearby arrival airports so you can easily find the best deal.
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Book in advance. You're more likely to find a bargain and a wider range of departure options.
The best time to go to Bhutan
If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest day or month to fly.
Plan your trip for April if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
Travel in July if you want a more laid-back vibe. This is the quietest time of year and also when plane tickets to Bhutan are often cheaper.
Pick the season that matches how you like to explore, whether that's cooler, hotter or somewhere in between. August is one of the warmest months in Bhutan, with a maximum average temperature of 18ºC.
January brings cooler conditions, with lows averaging -2ºC.
July is usually the wettest month, while November is the driest.
When choosing your dates, also take into account monsoon season and peak winter snowfall. Weather risks can differ by region, so it pays to check what applies to the places you're travelling through.
Getting to Bhutan
Paro International Airport (PBH) in Paro will be your arrival point when you book flights to Bhutan.
Druk Air operates the most flights each month, numbering around 160. Bhutan Airlines follows with roughly 40 monthly flights.
Places to visit in Bhutan
Paro
If time limited you to one place, this city in Paro District would be a strong contender. With a population of roughly 2,000, it crams in more highlights than you can get to in one visit.
Paro Rinphung Dzong, The Royal Botanical Park and Kyichu Lhakhang are major stops on any trip.
You'll find some competitive flight deals to Bhutan touching down at Paro International Airport (PBH), Paro's main airport.
Ready to lock in the perfect place to stay? Browse the full lineup of hotels in Paro.
Trashigang
Take your travels in a new direction in this Trashigang District city of around 900 people.
Trashigang Dzong is the perfect introduction to the highlights.
Once your plane ticket is locked in, you can focus on finding the right stay among the hotels in Trashigang.
Good to know
Entry rules can vary depending on your passport, travel plans and length of stay, so check before you go. Official embassy sites and airlines will have the most up-to-date advice on visas or other documents you may need.
Finding an ATM (automatic teller machine) is unlikely to be an issue. They are common in cities of all sizes and well-visited tourist areas.
Wi-Fi coverage remains low, so be ready to spend time offline. Larger hotels or certain locations may offer access, but it's not something you can count on throughout your trip.
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, which has a population of around 780,000.
This destination has one standard time zone of UTC+6.
Bhutan sits in Asia within the Southern Asia subregion.
Want to time your flight to Bhutan with a big occasion? Well-known events to build your trip around include Paro Festival, Thimphu Festival and National Day.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car hire
With your cheap ticket to Bhutan locked in, it's now time to plan what comes next. Discover the best prices and exclusive rates for hotels in Bhutan. You can also browse car hire options in Bhutan and compare deals from trusted companies in seconds.