Paro is the sole international airport in Bhutan, and it is the operational base of Drukair – Royal Bhutan Airlines. We flew Drukair Business Class from Bangkok to Paro, Bhutan. Here is what you can expect if you travel this route in Drukair Business Class.
Airport Check-in
Arrive as early as possible for the Drukair flights. Weather is a factor because the pilots must fly into Paro using visual flight rules. Durkair flights can depart ahead of schedule because of predicted changes to the weather. The check-in counter in Bangkok opens 2.5 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Business Class Lounge Access
After check-in, Drukair Business Class passengers can access the Sky Lounge at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. Self-serve food in the Sky Lounge included mushroom pie, spinach puff, rice and vegetables, ham and cheese croissants, Asian noodles, and crepes. A selection of hot and cold beverages was available. Our kids enjoyed pastries and juice while we had a glass of pre-flight Champagne.
Drukair Business Class Cabin and Seats
Drukair operated an Airbus A319 aircraft on the scenic flight from Bangkok to Paro. The Drukair A319 Business Class cabin is a two-by-two configuration over four rows. In addition, there are 102 Economy Class seats on this airplane.
The spacious leather Business Class seats have a leg rest and pillow. There is no inflight-entertainment system in the Drukair Business Class cabin. But the views within Bhutan and elsewhere in the Himalayan Mountains are stunning. Be sure to request a window seat when you fly Drukair. I sat on the right side of the airplane on the flight from Bangkok to Paro.
Inflight Food and Drinks
Business Class passengers can select a meal from a menu covered with colourful Bhutanese fabric. The diverse meal selection on our flight from Bangkok to Paro included fresh fruit, cheese omelette, black pepper chicken, and spinach ravioli.
Complimentary non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages were available to Business Class passengers.
Drukair Business Class – Travel Tips
- Landing at the Paro airport is challenging. The airport is located at 2200 m (7218 feet), and landing can only be done manually using a visual approach. The Drukair pilots are specially trained to fly in and out of Paro, Bhutan.
- If you are traveling to Bhutan with kids and teens, you’ll appreciate this article on memorable and family-friendly things to do in Bhutan.
- For an exceptional Bhutan travel experience, consider staying with COMO Hotels and Resorts in Bhutan.
- Most international visitors require a Visa before entering Bhutan.
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