How to Travel to Bhutan from Belgium (Brussels)? Yak Holidays
This blog features tips on how to book Flights/Travel to Bhutan from Belgium (Brussels), Bhutan visa for Belgian citizens/nationals and more.
The Belgian 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 / Tour Operator in Bhutan 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 and helpers.
- Trekking equipment and more.
The iconic Tiger’s nest monastery in Bhutan.
The Cost to Visit Bhutan from Belgium?
All Belgian passport holders traveling to Bhutan have to pay US $ 100 per person per night as Sustainable Development Fund (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 beautiful Dochula pass (3140 m).
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 Belgian citizens/nationals:
- Book your Bhutan trip with a Local Bhutanese 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 Tour Operator will process the visa on your behalf which normally takes a week. The local Tour Operator will send you the e-Bhutan visa when it is approved and 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.
A sample of passport copy for Bhutan visa.
Please note that no Embassies or Missions abroad can issue Bhutan visa for Belgian nationals / citizens except the Department of Immigration, Thimphu Bhutan.
Flights to Bhutan from Belgium (Brussels):
As there are no direct flights to Bhutan from Belgium (Brussels). 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:
- Kathmandu – Paro – Kathmandu fare: US $ 468.00 (Economy) & US $ 710 (Business).
- Delhi – Paro – Delhi fare: US $ 606 (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.
Cabin Baggage / Hand carry:
- 5 Kg in Economy class & 7 Kg in Business class.
Passport validity for travel to Bhutan from Belgium:
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.
Excess baggage charge:
The charge per kg of excess baggage is equivalent to 1.5 % of one way Adult fare.
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 your flight to Bhutan from Belgium is via 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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The view of Himalayas from Drukair flight.
COVID 19 update on travel/flights to Bhutan from Belgium:
Bhutan has re-opened Tourism from 23rd September 2022. The visitors to Bhutan from Belgium or any other country NEED NOT undergo quarantine for COVID-19 and RT-PCR test is NOT required at the point of entry like Paro airport. Please contact us for travel requirement.
1. Is there a direct flight from Brussels, Belgium to Bhutan ?
No, there is no direct flight from Brussels, Belgium to Bhutan. The most recommended cities to fly into Bhutan are New Delhi or Kolkata in India or Kathmandu in Nepal.
2. Does the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Brussels issue Bhutan visa for Belgian nationals / citizens ?
No, the Royal Bhutanese Embassy / Consulate in Brussels does not issue Bhutan visa for Belgian nationals / citizens. The Bhutan Tourist visa for Belgian nationals / citizens is issued only by the Department of Immigration in Thimphu Bhutan after you have booked a pre-paid holiday in Bhutan with one of the Bhutanese Tour Operators.
3. Is it possible to get Bhutan Tourist visa for Belgian nationals / citizens upon arrival in Bhutan ?
The visitors to Bhutan are not allowed to board the flight to Bhutan without Bhutan visa.
4. Can I book Bhutan trip from Belgium online ?
Yes, you can book Bhutan trip from Belgium online. Most tour companies in Bhutan have websites or you can visit the website of Department of Tourism, Bhutan and contact one of the Tour Operators.
5. What is the most recommended Bhutan tour from Belgium ?
The most recommended Bhutan tour from Belgium is 9 nights/10 Days tour. You can visit Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang, Trongsa and Bumthang districts in western and Central Bhutan. This trip package includes visit to the famed Tiger’s nest monastery and other important monuments.
6. When is the best time to visit / travel to Bhutan from Belgium ?
The most recommended time to travel / visit to Bhutan from Belgium is from Mid March to end of May & mid September to mid December.