Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Paro Airport (PBH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Paro Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Paro's timezone is UTC+6, making Paro one hour behind Bangkok.
You can choose from ten weekly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Paro Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Drukair is the earliest flight available. Drukair operates the latest service of the day at 13:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your BKK to PBH flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Drukair has direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Paro Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Paro — and maybe even more of Bhutan if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with Drukair on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Paro Airport (PBH)
320 € is the lowest price for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Paro Airport flight. A return flight starts at 735 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BKK to PBH.
The cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Paro Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BKK to PBH.
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Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
67.87% of flights that leave from Suvarnabhumi Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BKK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Paro Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Paro Airport (PBH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Suvarnabhumi Airport to Paro Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PBH instead:
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 by car.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Paro Airport (PBH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Paro Airport. May is the busiest month to head to Paro. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Paro Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paro, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BKK to PBH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bhutan
You've visited Paro, now it's time to explore more of Bhutan. Travel around 19 kilometres east to Thimphu to tick off its leading attractions. From Yangtse Tsho to Sangaygang – Phajoding Trail and Dechenphodrang Chorten, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 48 kilometres north-east of Paro, Punakha is another essential stop in Bhutan. Start your sightseeing at Sona Gasa, King's Winter Palace and Riverfront Punakha.