India–Bhutan air connectivity gets a fresh push as Air India and Drukair enter interline partnership

NEW DELHI: India and Bhutan are moving to make the journey between the two neighbours considerably easier for travellers and tour operators, with Air India and Drukair forging an interline partnership that enables smoother connections and single-ticket itineraries.

For the Indian travel trade, this is more significant than it may initially appear. Bhutan is a high-value destination where ease of access can materially influence itinerary design, particularly for leisure, pilgrimage, wellness and experiential travel.

The development also comes as Bhutan continues to balance its high-value, controlled tourism model with the need for stronger international connectivity.

Why it matters to B2B: More seamless ticketing and transfers can make Bhutan easier to package through Indian tour operators, particularly from markets beyond Delhi and Kolkata.

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