Travel to Bhutan from Spain & Portugal - Yak Holidays
This blog features tips on flights & travel to Bhutan from Madrid (Spain) & Lisbon (Portugal), Bhutan visa for Spanish & Portuguese citizens/nationals and more.
The Spanish and Portuguese 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 Bhutan Travel Agency 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 (Taktsang) in Bhutan.
How much does it cost to visit Bhutan from Spain & Portugal?
The visitors wishing to travel to Bhutan from Spain, Portugal or any other country (Except for Indian nationals) 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.
Bhutan visa fee for Belgian citizens is US $ 40 per person per trip and is payable along with the Trip cost.
The 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.
The beautiful Dochula pass (3140 m).
6 Simple steps to get Bhutan visa for Spanish & Portuguese 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 visa on your behalf which normally takes 2-3 working days. The local Tour Operator will send you the e-Bhutan visa once it is approved. You are now eligible to travel to Bhutan.
- The actual Bhutan 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 for Spanish & Portuguese citizens / nationals is US $ 40 per person per trip. It is payable along with your Bhutan trip cost.
Please note that no Embassies or Missions abroad can issue Bhutan visa for Spanish / Portuguese citizens / nationals except the Department of Immigration, Thimphu Bhutan.
Flights to Bhutan from Madrid (Spain) & Lisbon (Portugal):
A sample of passport copy for Bhutan visa.
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 class) & US $ 710 (Business class).
- Delhi – Paro – Delhi fare: US $ 604 (Economy class) & 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.
Passport validity requirement:
The validity of passport for travel to Bhutan should be minimum of 6 months.
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 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. Any direct flight from Spain to Bhutan ?
No, there is no direct flight from Madrid, Spain to Bhutan. You have to fly to New Delhi or Kathmandu and then connect your flight into Bhutan by Drukair or Bhutan Airlines.
2. Is it possible to fly from Lisbon, Portugal to Bhutan ?
No, it is not possible to fly from Lisbon, Portugal to Bhutan. You have to fly to Kathmandu in Nepal or New Delhi in India and fly into Bhutan by Bhutan Airlines or Drukair.
3. Is it possible to get Bhutan visa for Spanish citizens / nationals upon arrival in Bhutan ?
No, the Department of Immigration in Thimphu Bhutan does not issue Bhutan visa for Spanish citizens upon arrival in Bhutan nor it is issued by any Embassy or Consulates abroad.
4. Does the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi issue Bhutan visa for Portuguese citizens / nationals ?
No, the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi does not issue Bhutan tourist visa for Portuguese citizens / nationals.
5. How can I book Bhutan trip from Spain / Portugal ?
You can book Bhutan trip from Portugal / Spain by contacting one of the Tour Operators in Bhutan like us (Yak Holidays) or one of the recognized International Travel agent based Spain / Portugal.
6. When is the best time to visit Bhutan from Spain / Portugal ?
The best time to visit Bhutan from Spain / Portugal is March – May and September – mid December as the weather will be perfect and it is also time for colorful festivals in Bhutan.
7. How much is the Bhutan visa fee / cost for Spanish / Portuguese citizens / nationals ?
The Bhutan visa fee / cost for Spanish / Portuguese citizens / nationals is US $ 40 per person per trip and this fee has to be paid along with the Bhutan trip payment. You may also extend your Bhutan visa after arriving in Bhutan and the fee is US $ 40 per person. Your local Bhutanese tour operator will handle all the visa extension formalities.
The view of Himalayas from Drukair flight.
COVID 19 update on travel/flights to Bhutan from Spain & Portugal:
Travel to Bhutan from Spain & Portugal or any other country is permitted now. The travelers from Spain, Portugal or any other country can travel freely without any quarantine for COVID-19 and RT-PCR test at the airport.
