Flying With Druk Air: Bangkok To Paro - Your Gateway To Bhutan

Flying with Druk Air from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Paro International Airport (PBH) is one of the most straightforward ways to reach Bhutan. Bangkok serves as a convenient hub with daily direct flights operated by both Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines, making it a popular choice for travelers heading to the Kingdom of Bhutan. The flight takes approximately 3 hours if flying direct, or around 4 hours with a stopover in India. What makes this journey particularly interesting is the route over the Himalayas, offering passengers clear mountain views on good weather days. Mountain Views During Flight Your seat choice can make a difference in what you see during the flight. Since we are sitting on the left side of the aircraft, we can spot several notable peaks, including Mt. Jomolhari (7,326m) and Mt. Jichu Drake (6,662m) in the Bhutan Himalayas. The left windows also provide views of peaks in the Sikkim Himalayas, including Kangchenjunga (8,586m), Pandim (6,691m), and Rathong (6,679m). Those with right-side window seats have the chance to see different Bhutanese mountains, potentially including Mt. Gangkhar Puensum (7,570m) - Bhutan's highest peak and the world's highest unclimbed mountain - along with Mt. Gangchen Ta (Tiger Mountain) at 6,840m and Table Mountain (7,100m). With the altitude of the Himalayas, it's no surprise to see snow-capped mountains throughout the flight. However, in our video, you'll notice that even lower mountains and forested areas are covered in white. This is because there had been snowfall a few days before our flight in the higher elevations, creating an extended white landscape that covers much more terrain than the usual snow-capped summits. Arrival in Paro Paro International Airport sits in a valley at 2,225 meters above sea level, surrounded by mountains over 5,000 meters high. The approach requires skilled piloting due to the mountainous terrain, and only a limited number of pilots worldwide are certified to land here. We recommend exchanging currency at the airport to save time, as exchanging money at banks in Paro or Thimphu will involve waiting periods. The airport building features traditional Bhutanese architecture, giving you an immediate sense of the country's cultural aesthetic. Stepping out of Paro International Airport, your adventure in the Land of Gross National Happiness truly begins. This flight serves as both your entry point to Bhutan and an introduction to the dramatic landscape that defines this Himalayan kingdom, setting the stage for your visit to one of the world's most unique destinations. Learn more here: https://bhutanpelyabtours.com/flights... #Bhutan #DrukAir #Bhutantravel #Bhutantour #Bhutantrip #BhutanPelyabTours #BangkoktoParo