Travel to Bhutan from Netherlands, Amsterdam - Yak Holidays
This blog features tips on Flights/Travel to Bhutan from Netherlands (Amsterdam), Bhutan visa for Dutch citizens/nationals and more.
The Dutch nationals / citizens wishing to travel to Bhutan should book a prepaid holiday package with one of the Travel Agencies / Tour Operators 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 ponies and yaks for trekking/camping.
- Cooks and helpers.
- Trekking equipment and more.
The Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang).
How much does it cost to visit Bhutan from Netherlands?
The visitors wishing to travel to Bhutan from Netherlands or any other country (Except for Indian citizens) 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).
The daily package rates are 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 Dutch 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 / Tour Operator will process the e-Bhutan visa on your behalf which normally takes a week. The local Tour Operator you a copy of the e-Bhutan visa after 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 Tour Operator.
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 Embassies or Missions abroad can issue Bhutan visa for Dutch citizens / nationals except the Department of Immigration, Thimphu Bhutan.
Flights to Bhutan from Netherlands (Amsterdam and other cities):
There are no direct flights to Bhutan from Netherlands (Amsterdam or other cities), 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. The fares given below are for round trip.
- Kathmandu – Paro – Kathmandu fare: US $ 466 (Economy class) & US $ 710 (Business class).
- Delhi – Paro – Delhi fare: US $ 606 (Economy class) & US $ 1033 (Business class).
Cabin Baggage / Hand carry:
- 5 Kg in Economy class & 7 Kg in Business class.
Passport validity for travel to Bhutan from Netherlands:
The validity of passport for travel to Bhutan should be minimum of 6 months.
The view of Paro International airport.
Excess baggage charge:
The charge per kg of excess baggage is equivalent to 1.5 % of one way Adult fare.
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.
The view of 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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No, there is no direct flight from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Paro Bhutan. There are no airlines operating flights to Bhutan from European countries.
The most recommended route to fly from Netherlands to Bhutan is via New Delhi in India or via Kathmandu in Nepal if you are combining your Bhutan trip with Tibet or Nepal.
It is absolutely not possible to get Bhutan visa for Dutch nationals / citizens upon arrival in Bhutan. All visitors should obtain e-Bhutan visa issued by the Department of Immigration, Thimphu Bhutan prior to travel to Bhutan.
The recommended Bhutan trip / tour packages from Netherlands are as follows (You can combine your Bhutan trip with one of the colorful Buddhist festivals or a trek in Bhutan):
Yes, all International visitors to Bhutan including Dutch citizens / nationals have to pay a sustainable fee of US $ 100 per person per night stay in Bhutan.
The view of Himalayas from Drukair flight.
COVID-19 update on travel to Bhutan from Netherlands:
Travel to Bhutan from Netherlands or any other country is permitted now. The visitors to Bhutan need not undergo quarantine for COVID-19 and RT-PCR test is not required at the point of entry into Bhutan, Paro International Airport or Phuentsholing in Southern Bhutan.
