Starting January 27 next year, Bhutan Airlines will introduce direct flights between Paro and Hong Kong, offering travellers a faster and time-efficient route.

This new route will save travellers three to four hours of transit time compared to the current options, which require layovers in Kathmandu, Nepal, or Bangkok, Thailand.

Building on its successful launch of fixed-departure flights to Vietnam and Malaysia, Bhutan Airlines is expanding its international network with Hong Kong as its latest destination.

According to Bhutan Airlines officials, 16 fixed-departure flights will be scheduled annually between Paro and Hong Kong, strategically timed to coincide with peak travel seasons.

Ticket prices are set at Nu 81,100 (USD 960) for economy class and Nu 105,000 (USD 1,250) for business class.

One traveller expressed that this initiative would significantly reduce travel time, as current routes often involve 8 to 9 hours of transit time.

The CEO of Bhutan Airlines, Pema N. Nadik, said that this new route will offer travellers a unique opportunity to experience the pristine beauty of Bhutan, its rich cultural heritage, and its commitment to sustainable tourism.

As holiday seasons are a popular time for travellers, Bhutan Airline has designed schedules with that in mind, offering Hongkongers an opportunity to explore Bhutan, one of Asia’s unique destinations, said the CEO.

The Chairperson of the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong, Gianna Hsu said that Bhutan has become one of the most sought-after destinations among travellers in Hong Kong. “We hope this marks the beginning of regular, year-round flights connecting our two regions,” she added.

Currently, Bhutan Airlines operates weekly flights connecting Bangkok to Paro via Kolkata, India, and six flights a week on its Kathmandu route, excluding Fridays.