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Bhutan Airlines Route Map7+ destinations Β· 1 hub

Bhutan Airlines is Bhutan's privately-owned second carrier, launched in 2011 as Tashi Air. It operates Airbus A319 aircraft on international routes from Paro (PBH) to Delhi, Kolkata, Kathmandu, and Bangkok, alongside Drukair.

Bhutan Airlines hub network

PBH

7+

Destinations

3+

Fleet size

2011

Founded

Independent

Alliance

Network overview

Bhutan Airlines is Bhutan's privately-owned second carrier, launched in 2011 as Tashi Air. It operates Airbus A319 aircraft on international routes from Paro (PBH) to Delhi, Kolkata, Kathmandu, and Bangkok, alongside Drukair.

Main hubs

PBH
PBH Airport

Bhutan Airlines airline intelligence

Network strategy, booking tips, alliance benefits and operating profile β€” updated for 2026.

Founded
2011
15 years
Destinations
7+
Fleet
3 aircraft

Carrier profile

Bhutan Airlines is a full-service carrier β€” fares typically include checked baggage, complimentary meals, and seat selection. Multiple cabin classes (economy, premium economy, business, sometimes first) give upgrade paths via cash or miles. Based in Bhutan, and has been operating since 2011.

Network strategy

Bhutan Airlines runs a single-hub model centred on PBH β€” almost all long-haul flights route through this hub, so connection planning is straightforward and minimum-connection times are typically shorter than at multi-hub competitors.

Loyalty program

Bhutan Airlines is not part of a global alliance, so miles earned here usually stay within their own program. Check their direct frequent-flyer scheme for redemption sweet spots β€” un-allied carriers often offer steeper-discount award flights on their own metal.

Booking tips

For Bhutan Airlines fares, book 6-10 weeks out for short-haul Asian routes, 8-14 weeks out for long-haul. Premium-economy is often cheapest exactly at the 10-week mark. Award availability opens 330+ days in advance β€” set alerts and book early for peak-season redemptions.