How to travel to Bhutan from Italy (Rome)? Yak Holidays
This blog features tips on how to book flights to Bhutan/travel to Bhutan from Italy (Rome), Bhutan visa for Italian nationals/citizens and more.
The Italian citizens / nationals wishing to travel to Bhutan should book a prepaid holiday package with one of the Travel Agency / Tour Operator in Bhutan like us (Yak Holidays International). The same Travel Agency in Bhutan will make the entire travel arrangements like:
- Booking the hotels / resorts.
- Processing visa for Bhutan.
- Tour guide and transportation within the country including Airport transfers.
- Booking your flights to Bhutan (You can also book directly from Bhutan Airlines and Drukair websites).
- Arranging Yaks and Ponies for trekking.
- Cooks and helpers.
- Trekking equipment and other logistic arrangements.
The iconic Tiger’s nest monastery in Bhutan.
How much does it cost to visit Bhutan from Italy?
All Italian passport holders traveling to Bhutan have to pay US $ 100 per person per night as Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) to the Royal Government of Bhutan. Besides the Sustainable Development Fee, the tourists have to pay entry fees for monuments and festival visits which depends on your itinerary.
Our Package Rates given below are inclusive of Sustainable Development Fee (SDF). These rates apply uniformly to trekking, cultural tour or Festival 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.
The beautiful Dochula pass (3140 m).
Our package rate is same for tours, trekking, festival tours and other activities. Please check our Bhutan Travel links for more information on tours, festivals, trekking and other related information.
6 Simple steps to get Bhutan visa for Italian citizens/nationals:
- 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 visa on your behalf which normally takes 2-4 days. The local Tour Operator will e-mail you the e-Bhutan visa when it is approved. 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 Bhutan Travel Agency.
Bhutan visa cost 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 Missions or Embassies abroad can issue Bhutan visa for Italian citizens / nationals except the Department of Immigration, Thimphu Bhutan.
Flights to Bhutan from Rome, Italy:
Bhutan Flight Fares:
Drukair and Bhutan Airlines have kept the flight fares at par and are given below:- Kathmandu – Paro – Kathmandu fare: US $ 468 (Economy) & US $ 710 (Business class)
- Delhi – Paro – Delhi fare: US $ 606 (Economy) & US $ 1033 (Business class).
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.
Excess baggage charge:
The charge per kg of excess baggage is equivalent to 1.5 % of one way Adult fare.
Passport validity for travel to Bhutan from Italy:
The validity of passport for travel to Bhutan should be minimum of 6 months.
The view of the Himalayas from your flight:
The view of Paro International airport.
Cabin Baggage / Hand carry:
- 5 Kg in Economy class & 7 Kg in Business class.
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 Kathmandu or New Delhi, 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. Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8188 m) and finally Jomolhari (7326 m) in Bhutan.
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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The view of Himalayas from Drukair flight.
COVID 19 update on travel / flights to Bhutan from Italy:
Travel to Bhutan from Italy or any other country has been permitted from 23rd September 2022. The visitors to Bhutan from Italy or any other country need not under-go quarantine for COVID-19 and the RT-PCR test is not required at the point of entry like Paro International airport.1. Any direct flight from Rome, Italy to Bhutan ?
No, there is no direct flight from Rome, Italy to Bhutan. The most recommended route is to fly to Kathmandu (Nepal) or New Delhi (India) and then connect your flight into Bhutan by Drukair or Bhutan Airlines.
2. Is it possible to get Bhutan visa for Italian nationals / citizens upon arrival in Bhutan ?
No, it is not possible to get Bhutan visa for Italian citizens / nationals upon arrival in Bhutan. You will not be allowed to board flight to Bhutan without Bhutan visa.
3. What is the Bhutan visa fee / cost for Italian nationals/citizens? Can I extend the visa after arriving in Bhutan ?
Bhutan Tourist visa fee / cost for Italian nationals / citizens is US $ 40 per person per trip and is paid along with the tour payment. Yes, you can extend Bhutan visa after arriving in Bhutan and the extension fee is US $ 40. Your Tour Operator in Bhutan will take care of visa extension formalities.
4. What is the most recommended Bhutan trip from Italy ?
The most recommended Bhutan trip from Italy is 9 nights / 10 days Bhutan tour. This trip package covers Western and Central Bhutan and you can visit most important monuments like Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang and the famed Tiger’s nest monastery in Paro valley.
5. When is the most recommended time to visit Bhutan from Italy ?
The most recommended time to visit Bhutan from Italy is from mid March – May and mid September to mid December.