Press Release
The government of Bhutan has launched new airfare subsidy for visitors paying the daily Sustainable Development Fee of USD 100
Bhutan’s Department of Tourism is pleased to announce that the government of Bhutan has launched a new subsidised airfare for international visitors, an initiative designed to make travel to Bhutan more accessible and affordable. The subsidy was launched, coinciding in with the birth anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. As part of this initiative, visitors paying the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD 100 per person, per night, will pay a reduced SAARC-equivalent air fare.
The subsidised airfare is available on flights with Drukair and Bhutan Airlines. Visitors can write to GET INTO BHUTAN Air Ticketing at getintobhutan@gmail.com for further details.
This new offer supports Bhutan’s vision to revitalise its tourism industry by making the country more accessible and affordable for travellers worldwide, while promoting sustainable travel. By lowering travel costs, the government aims to attract more international visitors, with a goal of reaching 300,000 arrivals. The airfare subsidy is expected to help make Bhutan an even more appealing destination to travellers from worldwide.
We are delighted to about the subsidised airfare initiative from the government, which reflects our commitment to making Bhutan a more accessible and attractive destination for international visitors. By reducing travel costs during specific months, we aim to welcome more travelers to experience Bhutan’s unique natural beauty and vibrant culture, supporting both sustainable tourism and our local communities.
All guests must pay Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD 100 per person per night (Concessionary rates apply for children) and a non-refundable, one-off visa application fee of USD 40. Indian guests pay SDF of Nu/INR. 1,200 per person per night.
Bhutan Believe Bhutan’s new national brand: “Bhutan Believe”, underscores our nation’s belief in a better future, led by wisdom from our past. The national tagline for Bhutan – Believe – is about believing in the future of Bhutan, as well as the potential, possibilities and opportunities that Bhutan offers in a rapidly evolving world. It’s also about believing in the values, the capabilities, the contributions and the potential of our citizens.
Our visitor manifesto sums up this optimism with the message:
“We see a bright future. And we believe in our ability and responsibility to realize it together, and shine as a beacon of possibility in the world.” The hope is we become what we believe in. We are asked to believe in ourselves, in our worth, and in Bhutan’s future, with hope and convictions.