Bhutan tours from Singapore · Updated October 2026

Bhutan Tours from Singapore: 2026–2027 Flights, Visa & Tour Packages

Drukair‘s Singapore–Paro flights, the Bhutan visa for Singaporeans, real costs and private tour packages, from a licensed Bhutanese tour operator in Thimphu.

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Drukair from Changi, 3 times a week

Private tours with local guides

Bhutan for Singapore travellers

From Changi to the Himalaya in one flight

Singapore is one of the few cities outside South Asia with its own flight to Bhutan. Drukair flies from Changi to Paro three times a week, stopping briefly in Guwahati, so you can have breakfast in Singapore and dinner in a Himalayan valley.

For many Singaporeans, Bhutan is the antidote to city life: cool mountain air, no traffic lights in the capital, monasteries you reach on foot and a pace that makes you slow down whether you planned to or not.

We are a Bhutanese-owned, licensed tour operator based in Thimphu. This guide covers what Singapore travellers ask us most: how to go to Bhutan from Singapore, the Singapore–Paro flight schedule, the visa and Sustainable Development Fee, and what Bhutan tour packages from Singapore really cost.

Bhutan for Singaporean travellers

Visa

Required. US$40, applied for online by your tour operator before you fly

SDF

US$100 per adult per night, until 31 August 2027

Flights

Drukair Singapore–Paro via Guwahati, 3 times a week

Flight time

About 5–6 hours including the stop

Distance

About 3,300 km

Time difference

Bhutan is 2 hours behind Singapore

Travel advice

MFA: take usual precautions and eRegister before you go

Singapore mission

None in Bhutan; the High Commission in New Delhi covers Bhutan

Currency

Ngultrum (Nu), pegged 1:1 to the Indian rupee

Ideal trip

6–8 nights in Bhutan

Fees and rules checked against Bhutan’s Department of Tourism and Department of Immigration, and Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in October 2026. We re-check them for every quote.

In this guide

Why Singaporeans love Bhutan

The perfect escape from city life

One flight from Changi

No change of airline: Drukair flies Singapore–Paro with a short stop in Guwahati.

Cool mountain air

Paro and Thimphu sit at 2,200–2,300 m. Even in summer, mornings are fresh.

Hikes with a purpose

Tiger’s Nest, Chele La and ridge-top monasteries reward every step with a view.

Living Buddhist culture

Festivals are religious events, monks debate in dzong courtyards, and people wear the gho and kira every day.

Over 70% forest

The constitution keeps at least 60% of Bhutan forested for all time.

Food with a kick

Ema datshi, Bhutan’s chilli-and-cheese stew, will feel familiar to anyone who loves sambal.

Getting there

How to go to Bhutan from Singapore

Drukair (Royal Bhutan Airlines) is the only airline flying from Singapore to Bhutan. Since May 2026 it has flown three times a week, from Changi to Paro on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays and back from Paro on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, with a stop in Guwahati, India. On non-flight days, or if seats are sold out, you can fly to Bangkok and connect to one of the daily Paro flights. Schedules change, so we confirm current times when we quote.

Route

How it works

Time

Drukair SIN–PBH

Singapore Changi to Paro with a short stop in Guwahati; Tue, Thu and Sun outbound

About 5–6 hours

Via Bangkok

Any airline to Bangkok (about 2.5 hours), then Drukair or Bhutan Airlines to Paro, usually daily

About 3–4 hours from Bangkok, plus connection

Via Kolkata or Delhi

Fly to India, then Drukair or Bhutan Airlines to Paro. You may need an Indian visa

About 1–2 hours from India

Via Kathmandu

Fly to Kathmandu, then Drukair to Paro; good for combining Nepal

About 1 hour, with Everest views

Build around flight days

With three flights a week, your trip length depends on the days you fly. Thursday out and Wednesday back gives 6 nights.

Book early

The Singapore flight is popular in March–April, the June holidays and October–December. We book seats once your visa is cleared.

Sit on the left

Coming into Paro, a left-side window usually gives the best Himalayan views.

Check baggage rules

Drukair runs smaller aircraft, so check your baggage allowance, especially for golf or camera gear.

Visa and entry rules

Bhutan visa for Singapore citizens

Singapore passport holders need a visa for Bhutan, and there is no visa on arrival. You do not need to visit an embassy: your licensed tour operator applies online through Bhutan’s Department of Immigration once your trip is booked. The fee is US$40, paid once.

Choose your trip

Pick dates and an itinerary with us. Every visitor travels with a licensed guide.

Send your passport

A clear colour scan. It must be valid for 6 months after you leave Bhutan.

Pay SDF and visa fee

US$100 per adult per night plus the US$40 visa fee, paid with your tour.

We apply online

We submit to the Department of Immigration. It takes up to five working days.

Fly with your clearance

Show the visa clearance at Changi check-in; the visa is stamped when you land in Paro.

Bhutan and Singapore

Bhutan has no embassy in Singapore, and you do not need one: tourist visas are processed online through your tour operator.

Singapore help in Bhutan

Singapore has no mission in Bhutan; the Singapore High Commission in New Delhi covers Bhutan. MFA recommends you eRegister before you travel.

Bhutan tour cost 2026–2027

What does a Bhutan tour from Singapore cost?

Every trip has three parts: the government Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$100 per adult per night, valid until 31 August 2027; a one-time US$40 visa fee; and your tour package. Tourism services carry 5% GST, which we show on your quote. Travel insurance is no longer required for the visa, but Singapore’s MFA recommends cover that includes medical evacuation, especially for trekking, and so do we.

Our standard tour package rates

Per person per night with 3-star hotels or certified farmstays, all meals, a private vehicle and driver, a licensed English-speaking guide and monument entry fees.

Solo traveller

US$250 / night pp

2 people

US$150 / night pp

3–4 people

US$115 / night pp

5–10 people

US$100 / night pp

11+ people

US$90 / night pp

Children aged 6–12 pay half the SDF and under-6s pay none. 4- and 5-star hotels are quoted separately.

Example: 2 adults, 7 nights

Standard private tour in Bhutan, excluding international and Paro flights.

SDF: 7 nights × US$100 × 2

US$1,400

Tour: 7 nights × US$150 × 2

US$2,100

Visa: US$40 × 2

US$80

Estimated total

≈ US$3,580

Plus 5% GST on tour services. The Singapore–Paro return flight is extra; we quote the current Drukair fare for your dates.

Bhutan tour packages

Bhutan tour packages from Singapore

Every package is private and fully guided, with hotels, meals, transport, entry fees and your visa paperwork handled. We fit each one around Drukair’s Singapore flight days.

6 Days / 5 Nights

Our most popular first trip

6 Days Bhutan Cultural Tour

Dzongs, Dochula Pass, Punakha’s river valley and Tiger’s Nest at an easy pace: the classic introduction to Bhutan.

Private tour · Free quote

11 Days

Western and central Bhutan

11 Days Bhutan Cultural Tour

Go beyond the west to Phobjikha’s crane valley, Trongsa and the ancient temples of Bumthang.

Private tour · Free quote

6 Days / 5 Nights

Luxury · Wellness

6 Days Bhutan Luxury Wellness Tour

Spa rituals, hot stone baths and yoga in Thimphu, Punakha and Paro, ending with the Tiger’s Nest hike.

Private tour · Free quote

8 Days / 7 Nights

Boutique and 5-star stays

8 Days Luxury Cultural Tour

Bhutan’s highlights with private guides and handpicked luxury lodges in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Phobjikha.

Private tour · Free quote

8 Days / 7 Nights

Spring festival · Thongdrel at dawn

Paro Tshechu Festival Tour

Time your trip for Paro’s great spring festival, with mask dances in the dzong courtyard and the giant thangka unveiled at dawn.

Private tour · Free quote

7 Days / 6 Nights

Couples · Romantic stays

Bhutan Honeymoon Tour

Slow mornings, valley views, a private dinner and a blessing at a temple: Bhutan at a gentle pace for two.

Private tour · Free quote

Sample itinerary

A 7-day Bhutan trip from Singapore

Timed for Drukair’s Singapore schedule, for example out on Thursday and back on Wednesday: 6 nights, no rushing, and back at work on Thursday.

Day

Plan

Details

Day 1

Singapore to Paro, drive to Thimphu

Fly from Changi, land in Paro and drive about an hour to the capital. Evening stroll on Norzin Lam.

Day 2

Thimphu

Buddha Dordenma, the Memorial Chorten, the takin reserve and Tashichho Dzong.

Day 3

Over Dochula to Punakha

The 108 chortens at Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong and the walk to Chimi Lhakhang.

Day 4

Punakha to Paro

The suspension bridge in the morning, then back over Dochula to Paro.

Day 5

Haa Valley or Paro

Cross Chele La to the quiet Haa Valley, or explore Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum.

Day 6

Tiger's Nest hike

Hike to Paro Taktsang, about 4–6 hours return, then a farmhouse dinner and hot-stone bath.

Day 7

Paro to Singapore

Morning flight home via Guwahati.

When to go

The best time to visit Bhutan from Singapore

Bhutan is open all year, and every season is cooler than Singapore. Spring and autumn are the classic choices; the year-end school holidays bring clear, crisp skies.

Spring

March to May

Rhododendrons, mild days and Paro Tshechu. Good for the March school holidays.

Summer

June to August

Monsoon green and fewer visitors during the June holidays. Expect afternoon rain.

Autumn

Late September to November

The clearest Himalayan views and Thimphu Tshechu, around the September holidays.

Winter

December to February

Cold, sunny and clear over the year-end holidays, with the Dochula festival on 13 December.

Practical tips

Practical tips for Singapore travellers

Bring US dollars

US dollars are the easiest foreign currency to exchange in Bhutan. Cards work in hotels and larger shops, often with a surcharge; carry ngultrum for small purchases.

Bring a travel adapter

Bhutan runs on 230V with Type D, F and G sockets. Singapore’s Type G plugs fit some sockets, but a universal adapter is safer.

Get a local SIM

B-Mobile and TashiCell SIM cards are cheap and quick to buy with your passport. Your guide can help.

Respect the altitude

Paro sits at about 2,200 m and Thimphu at about 2,300 m. Take the first day easy and drink plenty of water.

Pack layers

Days can be warm and nights cold, even in spring. A fleece and a light down jacket cover most trips.

Dress for dzongs

Long sleeves and long trousers or skirts for dzongs and temples, and no hats inside. Smoking is not allowed in public places.

Health: check with your doctor or a travel clinic for recommended vaccines, and bring any prescription medicine in its original packaging.

Travel with a local team

Planned in Thimphu, not in a call centre

We are Bhutanese and we live here. The people who answer your first email are the same team who meet you at Paro airport. We want you to leave with more than photos: butter tea in a farmhouse, a monk explaining a mural, time to sit by the river in Punakha.

You are our guest, not a booking. We welcome you the way we would welcome someone into our own home, and show you the Bhutan we grew up in.
Itineraries beyond the expected. The classic dzongs and valleys, plus monastery stays, farmhouse nights, camping, yoga, festivals and food journeys.
Quality over quantity. No high-volume tourism. Every trip is private and carefully managed, with time to slow down.
Fair, fixed, honest pricing. Prices based on real costs and the service we deliver, with the SDF, visa and taxes shown clearly on every quote.

Bhutan from Singapore FAQ

Questions Singapore travellers ask us

Still unsure? Read our Bhutan travel FAQs, the Bhutan travel cost guide or is Bhutan safe to visit.

Can Singaporeans travel to Bhutan?

Yes. Singaporeans are welcome. You need a visa arranged in advance through a licensed tour operator, and you pay the Sustainable Development Fee of US$100 per adult per night.

Do Singaporeans need a visa for Bhutan?

Yes. The visa costs US$40 and your tour operator applies for it online before you travel. There is no visa on arrival: you fly with the visa clearance and the visa is stamped in Paro.

Is there a direct flight from Singapore to Bhutan?

Drukair flies Singapore to Paro three times a week with a short stop in Guwahati, India. There is no nonstop flight.

Which days does Drukair fly from Singapore to Paro?

Since May 2026, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from Singapore, and Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from Paro. Schedules can change, so we confirm them when we quote.

How long is the flight from Singapore to Bhutan?

About 5–6 hours, including the stop in Guwahati.

How do I go to Bhutan from Singapore on other days?

Fly to Bangkok, then take one of the daily Drukair or Bhutan Airlines flights to Paro.

How much does a Bhutan tour from Singapore cost?

In Bhutan, two people on a 7-night standard private tour pay about US$3,580 in total for the SDF, visa and tour, plus 5% GST on tour services. The Singapore–Paro flight is extra.

What is the SDF?

The Sustainable Development Fee is a government fee of US$100 per adult per night, valid until 31 August 2027. Children aged 6–12 pay half and under-6s pay nothing.

How many days do I need?

Six nights fits the Drukair schedule well and covers Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Tiger’s Nest. Add more nights for Phobjikha or Bumthang.

Is Bhutan safe for Singaporeans?

Yes. Crime against visitors is rare. MFA advises usual precautions, licensed operators and insurance with evacuation cover for trekking.

Is there a Singapore embassy in Bhutan?

No. The Singapore High Commission in New Delhi covers Bhutan. eRegister with MFA before you go.

What is the time difference?

Bhutan is UTC+6, 2 hours behind Singapore.

Can I use Singapore dollars in Bhutan?

Bring US dollars, which are the easiest to exchange, and use ngultrum for daily spending. Cards work in larger hotels and shops, often with a surcharge.

When is the best time to visit Bhutan from Singapore?

March to May and late September to November have the clearest weather and the big festivals. December is cold but very clear.

Can I travel independently?

Tourist visas are issued through licensed tour operators and you travel with a licensed guide. Your tour is private, so you set the pace.

How far ahead should I book?

Two to four months ahead for most dates, and earlier for school holidays and festivals, as the Singapore flight fills quickly.

Plan your Bhutan trip from Singapore

Tell us your dates. We will handle the rest.

Share when you want to travel and what you would love to see. We reply within 48 hours with a day-by-day itinerary built around the Drukair Singapore flights and an itemised quote, and we book your flights and visa once you are happy.

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