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Airports in Bhutan
Bhutan has 12 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 1 medium-sized airports; 3 have scheduled passenger flights.
- Large airport
- Medium / scheduled airport
List of airports in Bhutan
| Airport | City | IATA | ICAO | Type | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paro International Airport Meet & Greet → | Paro | PBH | VQPR | Large airport | 7,364 ft |
| Gelephu Airport (no scheduled flights) | Gelephu | GLU | VQGP | Medium airport | 980 ft |
| Bathpalathang Airport | Jakar | BUT | VQBT | Small airport | 8,485 ft |
| Yongphulla Airport | Yongphulla | YON | VQTY | Small airport | 9,000 ft |
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Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).
Bhutan has 12 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #171 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 1 large airport, 1 medium-sized airport and 3 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 10 are small airstrips, heliports (8) and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.
Main international airports in Bhutan
The main international gateways are Paro International Airport (PBH) in Paro.
Domestic flights and regional airports
Scheduled flights reach 3 cities across Bhutan, with 1 regional airport linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) in Jakar, the southernmost Yongphulla Airport (YON) in Yongphulla. The highest airport is Yongphulla Airport (YON) at 9,000 ft (2,743 m) above sea level.
Airport services and alternatives
At 1 airport in Bhutan — PBH — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, China (334 large/medium airports) and India (141 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Bhutan.
Airports in India — 141 large & medium
Airports in China — 334 large & medium