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Drukair Route Map10+ destinations · 1 hub

Drukair — Royal Bhutan Airlines — is the national flag carrier of Bhutan, operating from Paro International Airport (PBH). One of only two airlines certified to land at Paro, one of the world's most technically challenging airports, Drukair flies to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, and Thailand with a fleet of Airbus A319s and ATR 42-600s.

Drukair hub network

PBH

10+

Destinations

5+

Fleet size

1981

Founded

Independent

Alliance

Network overview

Drukair — Royal Bhutan Airlines — is the national flag carrier of Bhutan, operating from Paro International Airport (PBH). One of only two airlines certified to land at Paro, one of the world's most technically challenging airports, Drukair flies to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, and Thailand with a fleet of Airbus A319s and ATR 42-600s.

Main hubs

PBH
PBH Airport

Drukair airline intelligence

Network strategy, booking tips, alliance benefits and operating profile — updated for 2026.

Founded
1981
45 years
Destinations
10+
Fleet
5 aircraft

Carrier profile

Drukair is a full-service carrier — 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 1981.

Network strategy

Drukair runs a single-hub model centred on PBH — 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

Drukair 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 — un-allied carriers often offer steeper-discount award flights on their own metal.

Booking tips

For Drukair 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 — set alerts and book early for peak-season redemptions.