Flying from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Paro Airport (PBH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paro Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Paro is UTC+6, which is 30 minutes ahead of New Delhi.
Flights from DEL to PBH start at 04:45 — the first with Drukair. The latest departure is at 12:30 with Drukair. Overall, there are ten weekly Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paro Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your DEL to PBH flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Paro (and then exploring more of Bhutan!) is a breeze with Druk Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paro Airport.
Druk Air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Paro Airport (PBH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paro Airport flight is 205 €. A return plane ticket right now is 442 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book two months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DEL to PBH.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paro Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DEL to PBH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
63% of flights that leave from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paro Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near DEL:
Arriving at Paro Airport (PBH)
Book a hotel close to PBH if you're on a late Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paro Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
When to fly to Paro Airport (PBH)
January is the most popular month for flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paro Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Paro in July.
Before locking in your flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paro Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paro, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DEL to PBH in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Bhutan
Paro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Bhutan you'll want to see. About 19 kilometres east of Paro, a trip to Thimphu will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Buddha point hiking trail, Buddha Dordenma and Changangkha Lhakhang.
Punakha is another standout destination in Bhutan and is around 48 kilometres north-east of Paro. No journey is complete without experiencing Punakha Dzong, King's Winter Palace and Punakha Suspension Bridge.



