Travel to Bhutan from France - Yak Holidays Int'l.
A complete information on flights, travel to Bhutan from France (Paris) and how to obtain Bhutan visa for French citizens. There are no direct flights to Bhutan from France (Paris or other cities).
Like all other International visitors to Bhutan, the French nationals should book a prepaid package tour with one of the Bhutan travel agency / tour operator such as Yak Holidays International (us). The same travel agency in Bhutan will process your tourist visa for Bhutan. Also the local Bhutan travel agency will make the entire travel arrangements like:
- Processing of tourist visa for Bhutan and necessary permits (If you are going on a trek)
- Booking the Hotels.
- Arranging transport for your trip, Bhutan tour guide etc.
- Airport pick up and drop.
- Booking your flights to Bhutan.
- Trekking cooks and helpers.
- Yaks & ponies for trekking in Bhutan.
- Trekking equipment.
The imperial Khamsum Yulley monastery in Punakha.
How much does it cost to visit Bhutan from France?
The visitors wishing to book trip to Bhutan from France or any other country have to pay US $ 100 per person per night as sustainable development fee (SDF) to the Royal government of Bhutan. Besides the SDF, the tourists have to pay entry fees for monuments and festival visits.
Our package rates given below are inclusive of sustainable development fee (SDF). These rates apply uniformly to trekking, cultural tour or testival trips.
- Solo traveler: US $ 340 per night.
- 2 persons in a group: US $ 280 per person per night stay in Bhutan.
- 3 persons or more in a group: US $ 270 per person per night stay in Bhutan.
Entry Fees For Monuments And Festival Visits Are Below:
Tiger’s nest monastery @ US $ 12 per person per visit.
Other monuments @ US $ 6 per person per visit.
Festival visits @ US $ 12 per person per visit.
The beautiful Dochula pass (3140 m).
Bhutan visa for French citizens / nationals:
The process to obtain Bhutan visa for French citizens / nationals visiting Bhutan is the same as any other tourists. Please note that no foreign missions or missions can issue Bhutan visa for French citizens / nationals. You have to send a scanned copy of the photo page of your passport to your Travel Agency in Bhutan. The local Bhutanese Travel Agency will process the tourist visa for you with the Department of Immigration, Thimphu Bhutan. It normally takes 2-3 days to process the e-Bhutan visa. Your Bhutanese agent will e-mail you e-Bhutan visa issued by the Department of Immigration, Thimphu Bhutan. You have to carry this document when you board your flight to Bhutan in Delhi or Kathmandu. The actual Bhutan visa will be stamped in your passport at the Immigration counter in Paro International airport.Bhutan Tourist Visa Fee for French Citizens / Nationals:
The Bhutan visa fee for French citizens / nationals is US $ 40 per person per trip. It is normally paid to your Travel Agency in Bhutan along with the tour cost. Bhutan visa extension fee is US $ 40. The duration of Bhutan tourist visa depends on the length of Bhutan tour booked with your agent.Flights to Bhutan from France (Paris & other cities):
There are no direct flights to Bhutan from the France (Paris or other cities in France). You have to fly to New Delhi or Kathmandu and then connect your flight to Bhutan. If you wish to combine your Bhutan trip with Nepal and Tibet, then you have to fly to Kathmandu. Please note that Bhutan has only one International airport in Paro. International Airport Code is PBH. Drukair and Bhutan Airlines are the only two Bhutanese airlines that operate flights in and out of Paro International Airport. Drukair & Bhutan Airlines fly to New Delhi and Kathmandu on daily basis. Please contact us for the schedules and timings.Aerial Distance & Flight Duration:
- New Delhi – Paro (Bhutan): Aerial distance: 1214 Km, Approximate Flight duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes (via Kathmandu) & Direct flight duration is 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Kathmandu – Paro: Aerial distance is 405 Km. Approximate Flight duration is 58 minutes.
Bhutan Flight Fares:
Bhutan Airlines and Drukair have kept the flight fares at par and are given below:- New Delhi – Paro – New Delhi fare: US $ 604 (Economy) & US $ 1033 (Business).
- Kathmandu – Paro – Kathmandu fare: US $ 468 (Economy) & US $ 710 (Business).
Check Baggage allowance on Bhutan Airline & Drukair:
- 30 Kg in Economy class & 40 Kg in Business Class.
- Infants paying 10 % of the applicable fares are not entitled for any baggage allowance.
Cabin Baggage / Hand carry:
- 7 Kg in Business class & 5 Kg in Economy class.
Excess baggage charge:
The charge per kg of excess baggage is equivalent to 1.5 % of one way Adult fare.The Flights to Bhutan from France – Best Mountain Flights:
Your flights to and from Bhutan are scenic and are your ultimate mountain flights. The passengers always scramble for the best seats in your flight. You can see the up-close view of the Himalayan ranges including Mt. Everest. Yes, you heard it right.
The seats on the Bhutan flights are allocated on the “First come, first serve basis” at the check-in-counter of the port of entry into Bhutan.
If you are flying in from New Delhi or Kathmandu, request the ground staff at the check-in-counter to allocate the seat on the left, possibly by the window. You will see a beautiful mountain panorama. One can see five mountain peaks all above 8000 m, Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8188 m) and finally Jomolhari (7326 m).
Your chances of seeing these scenic high points on the surface of the earth will be better if you travel in early spring or winter or in autumn. The morning flights are even better as there will be less or no clouds to obstruct the mountain ranges.
COVID-19 update on flights, travel to Bhutan from France (Paris):
- Bhutan is open for tourism now and NO quarantine for COVID-19 is required for travel to Bhutan from France or any other country. NO RT-PCR test is required at the point of entry or exit from Bhutan. However, the health officials at the entry point like Paro airport or other towns in southern Bhutan may conduct random RT-PCR tests of the travelers as and when required to monitor and control the spread of new COVID-19 variants.
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The view of Paro International Airport in Bhutan.
Passport Validity:
The validity of the passport should be minimum of 6 months from the date of travel to Bhutan.
A sample of passport photo page.
Travel to Bhutan from France during festival season.
The festival season in spring and autumn are busy months. Hence, you are advised to book your flight / travel to Bhutan from France well in advance.
The view of Himalayas from Drukair flight.
1. Can I fly direct to Bhutan from Paris (France) ?
No, you cannot fly direct to Bhutan from Paris. You have to fly to New Delhi, Kathmandu or Kolkata and then fly into Bhutan by Bhutan Airlines or Drukair.
2. Does the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi issue Bhutan visa for French citizens/nationals ?
No, the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi does not issue Bhutan visa for French citizens / national.
The tourist visa for Bhutan is issued only by the Department of Immigration in Thimphu Bhutan.
3. Can I book Bhutan trip from France online ?
Yes, you can book Bhutan trip from France online. Most tour operators in Bhutan have websites or you can visit the website of Department of Tourism, Bhutan and select the Tour Operator of your choice.
4. Is it possible to get Bhutan visa for French citizens / nationals upon arrival in Bhutan ?
No, it is not possible to get Bhutan visa for French citizens / nationals upon arrival in Bhutan. You will not be allowed to board the flight to Bhutan without Bhutan visa.
5. What is the Bhutan tour cancellation policy?
The Bhutan trip cancellation Policy approved by the Department of Tourism, Royal Government of Bhutan is below:
(1) No charge if cancelled within 45 days of the start of the tour programme;
(2) Charge 20% of the tour payment if cancelled within 30 days of the start of the tour programme;
(3) Charge 30% of the tour payment if cancelled within 21 days of the start of the tour program;
(4) Charge 50% of the tour payment if cancelled within 14 days of the start of the tour programme and
(5) Charge 100% of the tour payment charge if cancelled within 7 days or after the arrival in Bhutan.