Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Paro Airport (PBH): what you need to know
Paro is five hours behind Sydney and follows the UTC+6 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your SYD to PBH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Paro Airport (PBH)
At the moment, R 9,288 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Paro Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 18,702. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to PBH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Paro Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that take off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport reach their destination on time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Paro Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Paro Airport (PBH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Paro Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PBH instead:
Getting from Paro Airport (PBH) to central Paro
Paro Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Paro. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Paro Airport (PBH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Paro Airport. May is the most popular month to visit Paro. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Paro Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paro, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to PBH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bhutan
Paro has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Bhutan you should also see. Around 19 kilometres east of Paro, a trip to Thimphu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Yangtse Tsho, Sangaygang – Phajoding Trail and Dechenphodrang Chorten.
Punakha is another essential stop in Bhutan and is around 48 kilometres north-east of Paro. No journey is complete without a visit to Sona Gasa, King's Winter Palace and Riverfront Punakha.
