| Origin | Destination | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
🇹🇭 BangkokBKK | 🇮🇳 KolkataCCU | — |
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🇳🇵 KathmanduKTM | 🇮🇳 New DelhiDEL | — | View route |
🇳🇵 KathmanduKTM | 🇧🇹 ParoPBH | — | View route |
🇮🇳 KolkataCCU | 🇹🇭 BangkokBKK | — | View route |
🇮🇳 KolkataCCU | 🇧🇹 ParoPBH | — | View route |
🇮🇳 New DelhiDEL | 🇳🇵 KathmanduKTM | — | View route |
🇧🇹 ParoPBH | 🇳🇵 KathmanduKTM | — | View route |
🇧🇹 ParoPBH | 🇮🇳 KolkataCCU | — | View route |
🇧🇹 ParoPBH | 🇲🇾 SepangKUL | — | View route |
Bhutan Airlines: Bhutan's Pioneering Private Carrier
Bhutan Airlines, trading as Tashi Air and a subsidiary of the Tashi Group, made history in 2011 as the Kingdom of Bhutan's first private airline. Founded amid growing demand for air connectivity, it commenced domestic operations on December 4, 2011, with a Pilatus PC-12, before pivoting to international routes in 2013. Today, it connects the remote Himalayan nation to key South Asian hubs, offering flights from Paro International Airport (PBH) to destinations like Kolkata (CCU), Bangkok (BKK) via Kolkata, Delhi (DEL) via Kathmandu (KTM), and more.
Operating a fleet of two Airbus A319 aircraft, each configured with 12 Business Class and 114 Economy seats, Bhutan Airlines emphasizes Bhutanese hospitality, safety, and reliability. Its narrow-body jets navigate the challenging approaches to Paro—one of the world's most scenic and difficult airports—piloted by experienced crews. Passengers rave about attentive service, quality meals, and comfortable seating, earning solid 4/5 ratings on TripAdvisor across categories like crew service and value for money.
What sets Bhutan Airlines apart is its role as a gateway to Gross National Happiness. As Bhutan's private alternative to national carrier Drukair, it provides competitive fares and premium options, including Business Class lounges. With no alliance affiliations, it focuses on regional short-haul routes, fostering tourism to Bhutan's pristine landscapes, monasteries, and cultural treasures. Despite a modest fleet averaging 16 years, the airline maintains high standards, making every flight an inviting prelude to the Land of the Thunder Dragon.