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Paro International Airport

Paro, Bhutan

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Paro International Airport

The airport is Bhutan's only international airport, with a small terminal in a Himalayan valley beside the Paro Chhu River. The terminal has Bhutanese-style architecture, art displays, cafés, souvenir shops and a bookstore, and immigration is fast.

Highlights

  • Bhutanese-style terminal architecture
  • Art displays throughout the terminal
  • Waiting area views of planes

Good to know

  • Immigration and security take under 15 minutes
  • SIM card shops at arrival hall exit
  • ATM and exchange fee around 3 USD

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