Add a review about the airport Paro

Even on the approach to the airport Paro you understand: here it is, a really fabulous kingdom Bhutan . Everything here is unusual: fantastic landscapes of the Himalayas around, 5000-meter mountains from all sides from the take- Finally, the incredible height of the airport itself is 2200 meters above sea level. $ 1. One of the most difficult airports for landing in the world, Paro receives flights of only three airlines - two Bhutanese and one Nepalese. $ $ And this is only partly the policy of restricting mass tourism in B tane . The second reason is trivial: pilots certified for the most difficult landing at Paro airport, in the world only eight . . Arrangement of Paro airport . Paro airport is 6 km from the city of Paro, located in the south-western part of Bhutan. The location of the airport in a deep valley on the bank of the river is caused by the peculiarities of the relief of Bhutan - as the absolute part of the country is occupied by high mountains, it is almost the only place in Bhutan suitable for aircraft reception.

Tourists arriving at Paro airport get to the right hotel on a transfer provided by the host country. Let's remind: entry to the country for foreigners with tourist purposes is possible only within the framework of an organized tour from the Bhutan tour operator.

Distance between the airport of Paro and Thimphu is 65 km, the journey takes from 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Airlines

The airport of Paro land flights of only three airlines. The national air carrier Druk Air operates regular flights to Thailand (Bangkok), India (Calcutta, Delhi, Bagdogra, Guwahati, Guy), Nepal (Kathmandu), Singapore and Bangladesh (Dhaka) by Airbus A319. Interestingly, given the uneasy location of the airport in the highlands, the airliners are equipped with more powerful engines from the A320.

Boards of the private Bhutanese airline "Tashi Air" cruise between Paro, Bangkok and Calcutta. The only foreign air carrier - Nepalese Buddha Air operates flights to Kathmandu.

From Moscow to Bhutan it is most convenient to get through Kathmandu or Delhi. Tickets for Druk Air flights can be booked online. The prices bite: the price of the ticket from Delhi to Paro is about 900 USD, from Kathmandu about 700 USD.

Paro airport - landing between mountains

Infrastructure
The dimensions of the Paro airport are very modest: here one runway with asphalt pavement and one passenger terminal. In the departure hall, tourists are waiting for only four check-in counters (queues, it should be noted, they do not happen). Boarding is also only one.

Business class passengers are invited to spend time waiting for boarding for a flight in the VIP lounge. The rest can use the service for an additional fee.

For landing planes, a normal gangway is provided, passengers go to the flight floor and follow the terminal on foot.

Due to the high complexity of take-off and landing, Paro airport operates only in light time of day and with good visibility. Dispatchers accept and release aircraft only at current weather conditions. Therefore, flight delays can range from 12 to 24 hours, which should be taken into account when planning the transfer.

Airport website: www.dca.gov.bt/Paro_Airport