Travelling from Australia

Bhutan tours from Australia

Australia to Bhutan is a long-haul Asia transit — typically via Singapore, Bangkok, or Kuala Lumpur, then onward on Druk Air or Bhutan Airlines to Paro. Travel time is 18–22 hours one way. Australian visitors often combine a Bhutan trip with a stopover in Southeast Asia to break the journey.

Flight time

18–22 hours one way

Flight cost

AUD 1,800–2,800 round trip in economy ($1,200–$1,900)

Visa / permit

$40 USD (one-time, non-refundable)

Recommended

10–14 days, often combined with a Southeast Asia stopover

Getting to Bhutan from Australia

Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways offer the most comfortable transit. Druk Air operates a few flights per week from Singapore and Bangkok to Paro. Many Australian travellers add a 2–3 day stopover in Bangkok or Singapore both ways — it breaks the journey and the layover hotels are inexpensive compared to Australia.

Common routes

via Singapore (SIN)
via Bangkok (BKK)
via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Visa

$40 USD (one-time, non-refundable)

Australian passport holders need a tourist visa, processed online by us. The visa is stamped on arrival at Paro. No embassy visit required.

Full visa requirements →

Sustainable Development Fee

$100 USD per adult per night through Aug 31, 2027 (concession rate)

Currently $100 USD per adult per night (concession rate through Aug 31, 2027), separate from tour cost. A 7-day trip pays $700 SDF per adult. Children 5–11 pay $50/night; under-5s are waived.

SDF explained in full →

Best time to visit from Australia

April–May or September–November. Avoid the Australian summer holiday window (mid-Dec to late-Jan) — flight prices spike and Bhutan's January is genuinely cold. October is the most popular month for Australian visitors.