Drukair operates a mixed fleet of aircrafts comprising of A319, A320, ATR, and PC-24 with varying configurations. Accordingly, onboard products, services, and features may vary depending on the route and aircraft assigned. Please note that aircraft assignment on scheduled flights is subject to operational requirements and may change at short notice. We request passenger’s with specific requirements to kindly contact us prior to booking.

Travel Advisory: Check-in counters open 3 hours before departure and close strictly 1 hour prior. Passengers are advised to arrive at least 2 hours early to avoid congestion and ensure a smooth check-in. Late arrivals may risk missing their flight. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining on-time departures.

For any assistance related to GDS, please contact gds_assist@drukair.com.bt

Effective 1st January 2026, a 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be applied to all Drukair services as per the Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act 2025 and the Income Tax Act 2025. For details, contact: choki.zangmo@drukair.com.bt or ugyen.wangmo@drukair.com.bt.

Effective 1st September 2025, Singapore will enforce stiffer penalties for vaping offences. Travelers found vaping or in possession of vaping products may face fines, deportation, and re-entry bans.

Please reconfirm your booking 72 hours before departure. In Bhutan, contact any Drukair office, email reservation@drukair.com.bt, or call 1300.

Effective 1 May 2025, all non-Thai nationals must complete the Thai Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before travel via tdac.immigration.go.th

To ensure the safety of our ground employees, checked baggage must not exceed 32kg per piece, regardless of travel class.

Passengers with single names on their travel documents are not allowed to travel to Dubai. These passengers may be denied check-in or risk deportation upon arrival.

Advisory: Indian nationals traveling to any third country from Nepal are required to obtain a Third Country No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Embassy of India, Kathmandu. For detailed information, please refer to the advisory here: https://www.indembkathmandu.gov.in/latest-advisory-regarding-consular-services

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Bhutan Travel Requirements

For purchase of Drukair tickets, a visa is NOT required. However, it is a requirement for travel into Bhutan. You may be denied check-in at the airport if you do not have a prior e-visa clearance from the Department of Immigration, except for Indian, Bangladeshi, Maldivian nationals, or holders of diplomatic or official passport of Thai or Swiss nationals.

To help you prepare for your trip, we have outlined below the travel requirements for a foreigner entering Bhutan.

Travel Document
  • Valid Passport (minimum 6 months validity), or
  • Valid Voter ID for Indian nations.

Visa
  • Nationals of Bangladesh and Maldives, and Diplomat and Official passport holders of Thai and Swiss nationals are eligible for visa on arrival.
  • Nationals of India are eligible for an Entry Permit at the port of entry.
  • All other nationals must obtain an e-visa clearance from the Department of Immigration prior to their entry to Bhutan. You can apply for a visa to be used through the visa application portal: Click here
  • You would need to create an application account at Click here to submit your visa application online.
  • You will need to submit a copy of the applicants passport with minimum 6 months validity from the intended date of departure from Bhutan, a duly completed visa application form Click here and a recent passport photo.
  • All nationals visiting for the purpose of business or as officials must have prior entry approval from the Department of Immigration.
  • Foreign workers (new hires) of Indian, Bangladeshi, and Maldivian nationality must obtain prior approval from the Department of Labor and produce it at the Immigration counter at Paro International Airport.

To learn more about Bhutan’s tourist e-Visa/e-Permit, visit the Bhutan Travel website at bhutan.travel or the Department of Immigration Website (to apply) at visit.doi.gov.bt

Note: Department of Immigration will levy an applicable Sustainable Development Fee (SDF).
Permit Holders (Resident/Employment)
  • Valid Special Resident Permit (for marriage case) or Employment Permit
  • Those also requiring a visa must have valid visa documents and valid entry endorsements (single, double, triple, or multiple, as applicable).

Note: Special Resident Permit holders do not require a visa to visit Bhutan. However, they must carry their national passport along with this card. Immigration at Paro International Airport will facilitate their entry based on their passport.

While we try to keep the requirements up to date, they may change from time to time. It is important to make your own independent inquiries of the requirements to ensure that you have the most accurate and current information.

For more information, please visit the Department of Immigration website at www.doi.gov.bt.

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