Drukair announces Paro-Mumbai flights from 1st May 2014

The three-hour flight will operate twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays

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Drukair is launching its 10th international destination, Mumbai - the commercial hub of India. 6 of Drukair’s10 destinations are now in India.

The new route between Paro International Airport and MumbaiChhatrapatiShivaji International Airport will commence operations from 1stMay 2014. The three-hour flight will operate twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays, as below:

THU/SUN         KB206             Paro - Mumbai            DEP 0730        ARR 1010

THU/SUN         KB207             Mumbai – Paro            DEP 1110        ARR 1440

Drukair is the only airline operating from Bhutan to the financial capital of India and will provide a key gateway point for both business and leisure travelers. We hope to encourage and make travel to Bhutan more convenient for passengers from the central and southern region of India.

According to the Chief Executive Officer of Drukair, Mr. Tandin Jamtso, “Drukair is delighted to launch its maiden service to Mumbai, one of the busiest cities of India. By offering this connection to passengers, we are confident that this new route will become immensely popular with our travelers. Furthermore,we would like to thank our customers for their enduring trust and support and hope that our passengers enjoy the connections the new route offers.”

The aircraft are configured with 16 seats in business class and 102 seats in economy class.

TCB and Drukair, together with Taj Tashi Bhutan along with few other local tour operators will conduct road shows in Delhi, Mumbai and Calcutta to promote Bhutan as an upmarket destination and also to network with travel trade members of Drukair's launch of its new route from Mumbai.

The Tourism Council of Bhutan is keen to promote Bhutan in the Indian market given the proximity of the two countries, and is optimistic about tourists experiencing and enjoying Bhutan’s beauty, culture and hospitality. Unlike international visitors, Indian nationals do not require a visa to enter Bhutan and can acquire a visitor’s permit upon arrival.

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