Unlocking the Mystical Kingdom: Drukair's Amadeus Partnership Elevates Bhutan's Global Reach

Redefining Access to the Land of the Thunder Dragon

For the discerning global traveller, Bhutan remains one of the world’s last truly exclusive destinations — a kingdom where untouched Himalayan landscapes, deep-rooted spirituality, and the philosophy of Gross National Happiness shape a travel experience unlike any other.

At Bhutan & Co., our mission has always been to transform such rare aspirations into seamless, meaningful journeys. Today, we are proud to spotlight a pivotal development that significantly enhances access to this extraordinary nation: a strategic partnership between Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, and Amadeus, the world’s leading travel technology provider.

This collaboration marks a new chapter in how Bhutan connects with the world — thoughtfully, efficiently, and without compromising its core values.

A Strategic Alliance: Where Tradition Meets Global Innovation

As Bhutan’s national carrier, Drukair has long played a vital role in safeguarding the kingdom’s skies, balancing connectivity with environmental and cultural preservation. Its reputation for safety, reliability, and service grounded in Bhutanese values has made it the trusted gateway to the country.

Amadeus, meanwhile, operates one of the most powerful global distribution systems in the travel industry, connecting airlines, travel agencies, and travellers across continents through advanced, real-time booking technology.

Together, this partnership represents far more than a technical upgrade. It is a deliberate alignment of global efficiency with Bhutan’s high-value, low-impact tourism philosophy — ensuring that improved accessibility enhances, rather than dilutes, the integrity of the Bhutanese travel experience.

Seamless Global Access for the Modern Luxury Traveller

With Drukair’s full flight inventory now integrated into the Amadeus Global Distribution System (GDS), planning a journey to Bhutan becomes markedly more intuitive and transparent. For travellers and luxury travel professionals alike, this brings tangible advantages:

Expanded Global Visibility: Elite travel agencies worldwide can now access Drukair’s schedules and availability in real time, directly within their existing booking platforms.

Simplified Reservations: Booking flights to Bhutan is no longer a niche or fragmented process — it now mirrors the ease and confidence of reserving seats on leading international carriers.

Greater Itinerary Flexibility: Drukair flights can be seamlessly incorporated into complex, multi-destination journeys, supporting highly bespoke travel designs.

Reliable, Real-Time Information: Amadeus ensures accuracy, transparency, and confirmed bookings, allowing travellers to plan with complete confidence.

Crucially, this expanded access is carefully curated — welcoming those who value meaningful, responsible travel while preserving Bhutan’s exclusivity.

Enhancing the Journey, From the Very First Step

At Bhutan & Co., we believe the journey begins long before arrival in Paro. By streamlining the flight-booking process, this partnership allows us and our trusted partners to focus even more deeply on what truly defines a Bhutanese experience: thoughtful design, cultural immersion, and exceptional personalization.

From securing your Drukair flight with ease to arriving in Bhutan ready for a meticulously crafted itinerary — whether that includes private monastery visits, stays at secluded luxury lodges, or treks through pristine Himalayan valleys — every detail flows with greater harmony.

The result is a journey that feels effortless from start to finish, reflecting the serenity of the destination itself.

Looking Ahead: A New Era of Refined Connectivity

The alliance between Drukair and Amadeus signals Bhutan’s forward-looking vision — one that embraces modern connectivity while remaining firmly rooted in preservation and purpose.

For Bhutan & Co., it opens a new era of refined, seamless travel to the Land of the Thunder Dragon. We are excited by the possibilities this partnership brings and confident that it will further elevate how the world experiences Bhutan.

We invite you to rediscover Bhutan through a journey that is now more seamlessly connected, yet as profound and exclusive as ever.