How to travel to Bhutan from Germany (Berlin)? Yak Holidays
This blog features tips on how to book flights to Bhutan/travel to Bhutan from Germany (Berlin), Bhutan visa for German citizens/nationals and more.
The German nationals / citizens wishing to travel to Bhutan should book a prepaid holiday package with one of the Travel Agencies in Bhutan like us (Yak Holidays International). The same local Bhutan Travel Agency will make the entire travel arrangements like:
- Processing visa for Bhutan.
- Booking the hotels / Resorts.
- Tour Guide and transportation including Airport pick up and drop.
- Booking your flights to Bhutan (You can also book directly from Drukair and Bhutan Airlines website).
- Arranging Yaks and Ponies for trekking.
- Cooks, helpers, trekking equipment and more.
The Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang) in Bhutan.
How much does it cost to visit Bhutan from Germany?
- 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 @ US $ 12 per person.
- Other monuments @ US $ 6 per person.
- Festival visits @ US $ 12 per person.
Please check our Bhutan Travel links for more information on tours, festivals, trekking and other related activities.
6 Simple steps to get Bhutan visa for German citizens/nationals:
The beautiful Dochula pass (3140 m).
- Book your Bhutan trip with a Local Tour Operator such as Yak Holidays (us).
- You have to wire transfer full payment to the account of your Tour Operator in Bhutan.
- Please send a copy of the wire transfer receipt.
- You have to send the scanned copy of the photo page your passport (s).
- Your Bhutan Travel Agent will process the e-Bhutan visa on your behalf which normally takes 2-4 days. Your Bhutanese Travel Agency will e-mail you a copy of it. You are now eligible to travel to Bhutan.
- The actual visa is stamped in your passport upon arrival in Bhutan at the Paro International airport.
The duration of visa depends on the length of the Bhutan trip booked with your Tour Operator.
Bhutan visa cost / fee for German citizens is US $ 40 per person per trip. It is payable along with your Bhutan trip cost.
A sample of passport copy for Bhutan visa.
Please note that no Embassies or Missions abroad can issue Bhutan visa for German nationals / citizens except the Department of Immigration, Thimphu Bhutan.
Flights to Bhutan from Germany (Berlin or other cities):
As there are no direct flights to Bhutan from Germany (Berlin), the most recommended options are to fly to New Delhi (India) or Kathmandu (Nepal) and then fly into Bhutan. There are flights to and from Bhutan to these destinations on daily basis.
Bhutan has only one International airport in Paro valley and the Airport code is PBH.
Bhutan Airlines and Drukair are the only two Bhutanese airlines that operate flights in and out of Paro International airport in Bhutan. These Airlines operate flights to nearby cities like Kolkata, New Delhi, Guwahati, Gaya and Bagdogra (India), Kathmandu (Nepal), Bangkok (Thailand), Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Singapore.
Please contact us for the schedules and timings.
Bhutan Flight Fares:
Drukair and Bhutan Airlines have kept the flight fares at par and are as given below.
- Kathmandu – Paro – Kathmandu fare: US $ 468 (Economy) & US $ 710 (Business).
- Delhi – Paro – Delhi fare: US $ 604 (Economy) & US $ 1033 (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.
Passport validity for travel to Bhutan from Germany:
The validity of passport for travel to Bhutan should be minimum of 6 months.
The view of the Himalayas from your flight:
The seats on the Bhutan flights are allocated on the “First come, first serve” basis at the check-in-counter at the port of entry into Bhutan.
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.
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.
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1. Is there direct flight from Berlin, Germany to Bhutan ?
No, there is no direct flight from Berlin, Germany to Bhutan. You have fly either to New Delhi (India), Kolkata (India) or Kathmandu (Nepal) and then make flight connection into Bhutan by Drukair or Bhutan Airlines.
2. Does the Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi issue Bhutan visa for German citizens / nationals ?
No, the Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi, India does not issue Bhutan visa for German citizens / nationals. To obtain Bhutan visa, you have to book a pre-paid holiday in Bhutan with one of the Tour Operators in Bhutan who will process your e-Bhutan visa and it is issued only by the Department of Immigration in Thimphu Bhutan.
3. What are the recommended Bhutan tours from Germany ?
The most recommended Bhutan tours from Germany are:
4. Is it possible to get Bhutan visa for German citizens / nationals upon arrival in Bhutan ?
No, It is not possible to get Bhutan visa for German citizens / nationals upon arrival in Bhutan. You will be not be permitted to board flight to Bhutan without Bhutan visa.
The view of Paro International airport.
Cabin Baggage / Hand carry:
- 5 Kg in Economy class & 7 Kg in Business class.
Excess baggage charge:
The charge per kg of excess baggage is equivalent to 1.5 % of one way Adult fare.
The view of Himalayas from Drukair flight.