Travelling from Bangkok to Paro International Airport (PBH): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Bangkok. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Paro International Airport (PBH) taking off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 15 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Bangkok to Paro International Airport flight.
Paro International Airport is located in Paro. The city follows the UTC+6 timezone and is one hour behind Bangkok.
The most popular route is from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to Paro International Airport (PBH). Take your pick of 3 direct services each week. Drukair operates a 5am departure between BKK and PBH.
Your flight from Bangkok to PBH won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
You can take a direct flight from Bangkok to Paro International Airport (PBH) out of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
You'll find a direct flight from Bangkok to Paro International Airport with Drukair. This popular airline operates services from BKK.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Druk Air from BKK to PBH.
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Bangkok to Paro International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can get to DMK from central Bangkok in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Bangkok to PBH flight? Unwind in a hotel near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 60%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Paro International Airport (PBH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Bangkok to Paro International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near PBH:
Getting from Paro International Airport (PBH) to central Paro
Paro International Airport is around 0.16 kilometres from central Paro. The time it takes to get there by car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Paro International Airport (PBH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Paro International Airport is R 4,991. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,321. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from Bangkok to PBH, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap Bangkok to Paro International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Paro International Airport (PBH)
April is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Paro International Airport (PBH). Visit Paro in July if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Paro is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your Bangkok to PBH plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Paro International Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Paro
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Paro International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paro:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Paro when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Tiger's Nest Hiking Trail followed by Paro Taktsang and Tiger nest Bhutan.
Explore more of Bhutan
While Paro will give you a great introduction to Bhutan, there's much more to discover in Samdrup Jongkhar. Located about 225 kilometres to the east, this must-see city has a wealth of attractions, like The Holy Statue Of Guru Rinpoche and MONASTERY Samdrup Jongkhar.
Around 129 kilometres east of Paro, Jakar is another essential stop in Bhutan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Jakar Dzong, Tamshing Lhakhang and Ogyen Choling Palace Museum.