Flying from London to Paro Airport (PBH): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Paro Airport (PBH), you'll have your pick of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Paro is six hours ahead of London. Paro Airport is located in Paro, which runs on the UTC+6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to PBH, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Paro Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to PBH flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Paro Airport flight:
Flights departing from STN land at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Paro Airport (PBH)
If you have a late flight from London to Paro Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near PBH:
Getting from Paro Airport (PBH) to central Paro
Central Paro is roughly 0.16 kilometres from Paro Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Paro Airport (PBH)
Right now, R 9,624 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Paro Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 21,708. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to PBH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Paro Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Paro Airport (PBH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Paro Airport (PBH). October is the most popular month to visit Paro. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Paro is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your London to PBH plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Paro Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paro
Once you've booked your flight from London to Paro Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paro:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Paro when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Paro Taktsang followed by Tiger's Nest Hiking Trail and Tiger nest Bhutan.
Explore more of Bhutan
You've seen Paro, now it's time to explore more of Bhutan. Travel about 225 kilometres east to Samdrup Jongkhar to tick off its must-visit sights. From The Holy Statue Of Guru Rinpoche to MONASTERY Samdrup Jongkhar and GREF Mandir, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Bhutan, head for Jakar, roughly 129 kilometres east of Paro. Jakar Dzong, Tamshing Lhakhang and Ogyen Choling Palace Museum are among its highlights.
