Travel to Bhutan from Singapore - Yak Holidays Int'l

A complete guide on flight / travel to Bhutan from Singapore, Bhutan visa for Singaporean citizens and Bhutan tours from Singapore. This blog features tips such as Singapore to Bhutan flights, festivals in Bhutan, best time to visit Bhutan, treks and more.

Flights to Bhutan from Singapore:

The flights from Singapore to Paro Bhutan are on Thursdays and Sundays:

Drukair is the only airline that flies to and from Singapore to Bhutan. There are three flights from Singapore to Paro (Bhutan) in a week i.e on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Singapore to Paro Bhutan flight time is at 1230 hrs. and arrives Paro, Bhutan at 1645 hrs. Flight no. KB 541 (For both the above mentioned days).

Paro to Singapore flights are on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday - Return flights;

Flight No. KB 540 departs from Paro at 0750 hrs. and arrives Singapore at 1555 hrs.

The above flight has a lay over of 40 minutes at Guwahati, India. The flight duration from Singapore to Paro Bhutan is 5 1/2 hours.

Singapore to Bhutan flight cost (Round trip):

Economy class: SIN – PBH – SIN: US $ 1182.00 & Business class: SIN – PBH – SIN: US $ 1884

The tallest statue of Buddha (51.5 m) at Kuensel Phodrang.

Baggage allowance:

30 kg for economy class, 40 kg in business class.
Hand carry is 5 kg in economy class, 7 kg in business class.

Singapore to Bhutan tour packages.

Considering the availability of flights from Singapore to Paro, Bhutan and return flight, you can book one of the following Bhutan tour packages from Singapore:

Sunday: Singapore – Paro, Bhutan & return on Saturday (6 nights/7 days).
Sunday: Singapore – Paro, Bhutan & return on next Wednesday (10 nights/11 days).
Thursday: Singapore – Paro Bhutan & return on Wednesday (6 night/7 days).
Thursday: Singapore to Paro Bhutan & return on next Saturday (9 nights/10 days).
Tuesday: Singapore to Paro & return on next Monday (6 nights / 7 days).
Tuesday: Singapore to Paro & return on next Saturday (4 nights / 5 days).

You can combine this trip with one of the colorful festivals or short treks like Bumdra (2 days) or Druk path trek (5 days).

Please contact us for the detailed itinerary and price…Contact

Engsome and her friends from Singapore at Dochula pass in Bhutan (3140 m).

Festivals in Bhutan:

We advise you to coincide your Bhutan travel package from Singapore with one of the spectacular festivals in Bhutan. The highly recommended festivals in spring are Punakha tshechu, Paro tshechu and Ura Yakchoe festival. If you are traveling in Autumn, then we suggest Thimphu tshechu, Jakar festival or Jambay lhakhang drup.

However, there are also number of festivals during lean season months like Haa summer festival (July) and Druk Wangyel festival in Thimphu (13th December) which are equally good. The crowd will be small during the lean season months. Please contact us for the Bhutan festival dates 2025 / 2026.

Short treks in Bhutan:

Festivals in Bhutan.

For those who love mountains, nature and adventure, we recommend short treks into the wilderness of Bhutan. We highly recommend you to combine your Bhutan trip with a short 2 days trek like Bumdra trek. This hiking trail in Paro has the most beautiful views of the mountains and valley below. The highest point is 4000 m. The camping facilities at Bumdra are the most luxurious.

For more trekking itineraries, please check our trekking page.

Bhutan visa for Singaporean citizens:

The Bhutan visa for Singaporean citizens or any other nationalities is processed by Bhutanese tour operator such as Yak Holidays (us).

Every visitor requires a passport, valid for at least 6 months. You must obtain e-Bhutan visa prior to your travel to Bhutan. The Bhutan visa for Singaporean citizens (Tourists) will be arranged by the Local Bhutan travel agency such as Yak Holidays Int’l. You should send us a scanned copy of your passport and other necessary documents to process e-Bhutan visa.

The applications for tourist visas are processed by your tour operator like us after receiving the full trip payment.

It normally takes at least 5 working days to obtain e- Bhutan visa for Singaporean nationals. Please make sure to carry the same passport that you submitted for your Bhutan visa or you will be denied entry.
The e-Bhutan visa issued by the Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (Bhutan).
You should produce your e-visa when you check-in at the airport (Port of entry). The actual visa will be stamped in your passport upon your arrival at the Paro airport.

Bhutan visa fee / cost for Singaporean citizens is US $ 40 per person and is payable one time (Extra).

Sustainable development fee (US $ 100 per person per night stay in Bhutan):

All international tourists other than the Indian nationals have to pay US $ 100 per person per night as sustainable development fee (SDF) to the royal government of Bhutan.

Discount on sustainable development fee (SDF):

There shall be no charge for children up to the age of 5 years on Bhutan travel cost. However, those between the ages of 6 – 12 years get 50 % discount on daily rates.

What is included in the above cost?

Accommodation on twin / double sharing basis in government certified “clean & safe” 3 star hotels.
All meals including evening tea / coffee.
Licensed tour guide.
Transportation within the country including airport transfers.
Bottled water during the tour.

Trek cost covers:

Camping equipment.
Yaks / ponies to carry supplies.
Services of trekking guide, cook and helpers.
3 meals and evening tea / coffee.
Cost of trekking permit.

What is not included in the cost?

Drukair fares.
Entry fees for museums / monuments and festival visits.
Insurance premiums.
Beverage bills and other bills of personal nature.

Entry permits for monuments and festival visits:

The Royal government of Bhutan levies entry fees for monuments and festival visits on top of the sustainable development fee (SDF) as follows:

Tiger’s nest monastery @ US $ 12 per person.
Other monuments @ US $ 6 per person.
Festival visits @ US $ 12 per person.

The tourists can pay these fees at the counter of each museum / monument .

The view of Himalayas on Singapore to Paro flight:

Just prior to landing at Paro airport, the Drukair plane makes the descent from amongst the clouds; you will get wonderful views of the beautiful, serene Himalayan mountain ranges. This special chance to view these mountains from above would more than justify your high Drukair fares. When you travel to Bhutan from Singapore or Kolkata, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and Jomolhari. You can also see the bird’s eye view of Tiger’s nest (Paro Taktsang) as the flight descends into the Paro valley.

This particular flight experience is priceless and it won’t happen to you every other day. The seats on the Drukair are allocated on “First come, first serve” basis. For the best views, please check-in early at the port of entry (Singapore or Bangkok) and request your seat on the right side of the plane. Likewise on your return flight, request for a seat on the left side of the plane.

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Trekking in Bhutan.

A sample passport copy for Bhutan visa.

How much does it cost to visit Bhutan from Singapore?

Our Singapore to Bhutan tour package cost.

Our Singapore to Bhutan tour package cost is inclusive of sustainable development fee (SDF).

Solo traveler: US $ 340 per night.
2 pax: US $ 245 per person per night.
3 – 10 pax: US $ 240 per person per night.
11 pax and above: US $ 230 per person per night.

The rate applies uniformly for cultural tour and festival visits.

The clients from Singapore with former Education Minister Lyonpo Thakur Singh Poudel.

The view of Himalayas from Drukair flight.

Documents and details required to process Bhutan visa for Singaporean citizens:

For travel to Bhutan from Singapore, the following documents and details should be submitted to the tour operator in Bhutan (us) to process your Bhutan visa:

Scanned copy(s) of your passports (with minimum 6 months validity).
Passport size photo / half photo (Digital).
Occupation details.

Bhutan Travel Links

1. Can you process the Bhutan visa for Singaporean citizens within a week of travel to Bhutan ?

Yes, we accept last-minute bookings and can process the Bhutan visa for Singaporean citizens or any other nationals within a week of travel date. It normally takes 3 working days to obtain Bhutan visa.

2. What are the recommended tour packages from Singapore to Bhutan ?

The most recommended and popular tour package from Singapore to Bhutan are:

1. Sunday: Singapore – Paro and flying back from Paro to Singapore on Saturday (6 nights / 7 days Bhutan tour).
2. Sunday: Singapore – Paro, Bhutan & return on next Wednesday (10 nights / 11 days Bhutan tour).
3. Thursday: Singapore – Paro Bhutan & return on Wednesday (6 nights / 7 days Bhutan tour).
4. Thursday: Singapore to Paro Bhutan & return on next Saturday (9 nights / 10 days Bhutan tour).
You can combine this trip with one of the colorful festivals or short treks like Bumdra (2 days) or Druk path trek (5 days).
Please contact us for the detailed itinerary and price…Contact

3. Is it possible to get Bhutan visa for Singaporean citizens upon arrival in Bhutan ?

No, It is not possible to get Bhutan visa for Singaporean citizens upon arrival in Bhutan. You will not be allowed to board flight to Bhutan without Bhutan visa.

Singapore to Paro Bhutan on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Paro to Singapore on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

7. Can I travel to Bhutan from Singapore without availing the services of a travel agency ?

Yes, you can travel to Bhutan from Singapore without availing services of a travel agency if you can obtain e-Bhutan visa on your own.

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