Travelling from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Paro Airport (PBH): what you need to know
Paro is 30 minutes ahead of Gaya and follows the UTC+6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your GAY to PBH flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Bhutan Airlines is your gateway to exploring Paro (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Bhutan!). Check out the direct flights from Gaya Airport to Paro Airport offered by this carrier.
Bhutan Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Paro Airport (PBH)
ج.م. 12,334 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Gaya Airport to Paro Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م. 17,172. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from GAY to PBH, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Gaya Airport to Paro Airport.
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Handy information about Gaya Airport (GAY)
73.36% of flights taking off from Gaya Airport land at their destination on time.
Gaya Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Gaya. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Gaya Airport to Paro Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near GAY:
Arriving at Paro Airport (PBH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PBH if you have a late Gaya Airport to Paro Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Paro Airport (PBH) to central Paro
Paro Airport to the centre of Paro has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Paro Airport (PBH)
May is the busiest month for flights from Gaya Airport to Paro Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Paro in April.
Lock in your flight from Gaya Airport to Paro Airport for August if you'd like to visit Paro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 20ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GAY to PBH in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Bhutan
You've visited Paro, now it's time to discover other corners of Bhutan. Travel about 19 kilometres east to Thimphu to check off its leading attractions. From Yangtse Tsho to Sangaygang – Phajoding Trail and Dechenphodrang Chorten, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another side of Bhutan, head for Punakha, roughly 48 kilometres north-east of Paro. Sona Gasa, King's Winter Palace and Riverfront Punakha are key reasons to visit.
