Travelling from Guwahati Airport (GAU) to Paro Airport (PBH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Guwahati Airport to Paro Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Paro's timezone is UTC+6, which makes Paro 30 minutes ahead of Guwahati.
Flights from GAU to PBH start from 15:20 — the first with Drukair. The latest departure is at 15:20 with Drukair. In total, there are five weekly Guwahati Airport to Paro Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your GAU to PBH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into Paro (and then exploring more of Bhutan!) is a breeze with Druk Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Guwahati Airport to Paro Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Druk Air on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guwahati Airport (GAU) to Paro Airport (PBH)
Currently, R 2,513 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Guwahati Airport to Paro Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,300. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GAU to PBH if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Guwahati Airport to Paro Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GAU to PBH.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Guwahati Airport to Paro Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guwahati Airport (GAU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Guwahati Airport, 63% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Guwahati to Guwahati Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to GAU? If you're boarding an early flight from Guwahati Airport to Paro Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Paro Airport (PBH)
If you have a late Guwahati Airport to Paro Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near PBH:
Getting from Paro Airport (PBH) to central Paro
From Paro Airport, Paro is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Paro Airport (PBH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Guwahati Airport to Paro Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Paro. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in July.
Lock in your flight from Guwahati Airport to Paro Airport for August if you want to go to Paro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GAU to PBH in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Bhutan
Paro has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Bhutan waiting to be explored. About 19 kilometres east of Paro, a trip to Thimphu will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Buddha point hiking trail, Buddha Dordenma and Changangkha Lhakhang.
Around 48 kilometres north-east of Paro, Punakha is another favourite stop in Bhutan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Punakha Dzong, King's Winter Palace and Punakha Suspension Bridge.
