Flying from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Paro Airport (PBH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Paro Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Dhaka and Paro are in the UTC+6 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from DAC to PBH start at 09:10 — the earliest with Drukair. The last service of the day is at 09:20 with Drukair. In total, there are four weekly Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Paro Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DAC to PBH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Drukair is your ticket to exploring Paro (and maybe even some other great corners of Bhutan!). Browse the direct flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Paro Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Drukair on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Paro Airport (PBH)
Currently, R 4,279 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Paro Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,742. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from DAC to PBH by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Paro Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
68.82% of flights departing from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport from central Dhaka, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to DAC? If you've booked an early flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Paro Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Paro Airport (PBH)
If you're landing on a late Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Paro Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PBH:
Getting from Paro Airport (PBH) to central Paro
From Paro Airport, Paro is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Paro Airport (PBH)
May is the busiest month for flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Paro Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Paro in April.
The warmest month in Paro is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Paro Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from DAC to PBH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bhutan
Thimphu is just one of the many cities in Bhutan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Paro. Around 19 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Yangtse Tsho, Sangaygang – Phajoding Trail and Dechenphodrang Chorten.
Around 48 kilometres north-east of Paro, Punakha is another favourite stop in Bhutan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Sona Gasa, King's Winter Palace and Riverfront Punakha.
