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Drukair Royal Bhutan Airline

Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2025 6:05 am
by Shantanu Narayen
[url=https://www.drukair.com.sg/]Drukair[/url] is a Royal Government of Bhutan-owned airline managed by the Investment Wing, Druk Holding & Investments Ltd. The national carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan operates on a scheduled network within the South Asian and Southeast Asian region. Its headquarters is located at Paro, a picturesque valley in western Bhutan, a 60-minute drive away from the capital, Thimphu.

Bhutan, also known as Druk Yul – The Land of Thunder Dragon, is a Buddhist kingdom and one of the most exclusive and sought-after travel destinations. This tiny kingdom opened its doors to the outside world only four decades ago. Bhutan strongly adheres to a unique ‘high value, low impact’ tourism policy to preserve its pristine environment and centuries-old traditions and cultures. A country that is well known for its philosophy and focus on Gross National Happiness over Gross Domestic Product, travellers often find themselves enchanted by the kingdom’s breathtaking landscapes, spirituality, and hospitality.

The concept of a national airline, Drukair, was born on April 5, 1981, as the kingdom opened up to the world. Drukair began operations on February 11, 1983. At that time, Paro only had a little airstrip servicing helicopter operations. Drukair began humbly with an 18-seat Dornier 228-200 that made its historic inaugural touchdown at Paro International Airport on January 14, 1983, alongside the blessings of monks with chant of prayers, cymbals and conches. Finding the best way to [url=https://www.paroairport.com/]get to Bhutan[/url] is easier with our Bhutan travel packages.