Drukair A319
Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines is the national airline of the mystical Kingdom of Bhutan. Established in 1981, the airline serves as a vital link between the isolated Himalayan nation and the rest of the world . Drukair offers more than just transportation; it also offers cultural experiences.
Headquartered at Paro airport, nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas, the airline operates flights to major destinations in the region. Currently, Drukair operates Airbus A320, Airbus A319 and ATR 42/72 aircraft.
Royal Bhutan Airlines Drukair has appointed Hong Ngoc Ha Travel Company as its official General Sales Agent (GSA) partner to prepare for the airline's flight operations between Vietnam and Bhutan. Hong Ngoc Ha Travel will be responsible for promoting, selling tickets and supporting Drukair's flight services throughout Vietnam.
According to information from Hong Ngoc Ha Tourism Company, the airline is currently completing licensing procedures to open direct flights to Vietnam in the near future.
Information from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam said that Vietnam and Bhutan currently do not have an aviation agreement, and there are no aviation operations between the two countries. The Civil Aviation Authority has not received any information about Bhutanese airlines flying to Vietnam.
Thus, if put into operation, this will be the first direct flight between Vietnam and Bhutan - "the happiest country in the world", a charming destination famous for its pristine natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and spiritual peace.
As planned, Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines will operate 2 to 3 charter flights per week between Paro and Ho Chi Minh City.
The flight is scheduled to depart from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi at 6:00 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Paro (Bhutan) at 8:50 a.m. (local time). The flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Paro is expected to take 3 hours and 40 minutes; and the flight from Paro to Ho Chi Minh City is expected to take 4 hours and 20 minutes.
Round-trip fares for the journey between Paro and Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi start from VND 29,990,000, inclusive of all taxes and fees. A 5-day, 4-night all-inclusive package at a 3-star hotel starts from VND 56,990,000.
Hong Ngoc Ha Travel Company will authorize its subsidiary Beyond Travel JSC to handle all Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines flight tickets.
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Located about 54 km from the capital Thimphu, Paro Airport is located in a deep valley on the banks of the Paro Chhu River in western Bhutan. The Himalayan mountains rise to over 5,500 meters above sea level, making it one of the most difficult places in the world for planes to land.
Strong winds from the valley often cause aircraft to sway when approaching the airport. The short runway requires experienced and agile pilots to fly. Pilots need to be trained to perform thrilling landings at Paro airport.
Planes can only arrive or depart from this airport during the day. Because the runway is completely out of sight of pilots before they fly at a 45-degree angle over the mountains, descending rapidly to land. The airport has two runways, and can handle up to 50 flights a day.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/hang-hang-khong-hoang-gia-bhutan-lan-dau-mo-duong-bay-thang-toi-viet-nam-196240807144319461.htm
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