Dubai, a global hub for travel, shopping, and adventure, is much more than just a layover destination. This vibrant city offers an unparalleled blend of modern luxury and cultural richness that promises to make your transit unforgettable.
As home to one of the world’s busiest airports, Dubai International Airport (DXB) offers seamless connectivity to over 240 destinations, nearly every major city globally. Travellers transiting through Dubai can take advantage of exceptional services, duty-free shopping, and world-class amenities, but the real magic lies beyond the airport’s doors.
For travellers from the East Coast of the United States or Europe heading to Bhutan, Dubai serves as an ideal transit hub. With its strategic location, Dubai connects major cities across these regions with Paro Airport, Bhutan’s sole international airport. It serves as a midpoint, minimising travel fatigue and allowing you to break up long journeys. The short flight times, efficient transit processes, and luxurious airport facilities make Dubai the perfect gateway to the mystical Land of the Thunder Dragon.
Dubai offers excellent stopover activities, allowing travellers to explore iconic attractions like the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and desert safaris before continuing to Bhutan.
The luxury and modernity of Dubai contrast beautifully with Bhutan’s serene and traditional environment, enriching the overall travel experience.
Many travellers from Europe and the US can enter Dubai visa-free or with a visa-on-arrival during their layovers, making a stopover hassle-free. Some travellers passing through Dubai may require a transit visa, depending on their nationality and length of stay. Emirates and flydubai offer convenient visa services for passengers with layovers exceeding four hours. Additionally, Dubai Connect, a complimentary service for eligible travellers, provides hotel accommodation, meals, and transfers for extended layovers.
Flights from Dubai depart on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 4:00 AM, arriving in Paro at 11:40 AM after a stopover in Delhi. The flight time from Dubai to Paro, including the stopover in Delhi, is approximately 7 hours and 40 minutes.
Conversely, flights from Paro depart on Mondays and Fridays at 8:00 AM, arriving in Delhi by 10:00 AM, before continuing to Dubai and landing at 1:40 PM Bhutan Standard Time. The flight time from Paro to Dubai, including the stopover in Delhi, is approximately 5 hours and 40 minutes.
| Flight No | Sectors | Days |
| KB 801 | DXB - PBH | Tuesday and Saturday |
| KB 800 | PBH - DXB | Monday and Friday |
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