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 6–11 pay $50/night; under-6s 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.