Seamless Assistance from Start to Finish

Paro Airport does not operate at night. Flights are legally restricted to daylight hours between sunrise and sunset due to the extreme geographical terrain requiring visual meteorological conditions. Most flight movements take place before the heavy afternoon valley winds pick up, typically between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Because passengers must descend directly onto the open-air tarmac via the aircraft stairs, airport regulations prevent greeters from standing at the base of the steps. Your AssistAnt greeter will be positioned exactly where the tarmac path meets the physical terminal entrance doors, ensuring you are intercepted before entering any public lines.

While premium airlines like Drukair or Bhutan Airlines provide priority check-in, the main immigration and customs lines at Paro remain unified for standard passengers. AssistAnt’s service relies on pre-arranged clearance permissions to utilize the official VIP/CIP government counters, reducing your immigration wait from 45 minutes to under 5 minutes.

The scenic drive along the Paro-Thimphu highway spans approximately 54 kilometers. Via our pre-arranged private luxury vehicle transfers, the total journey takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on localized weather or minor mountain road maintenance.

The CIP Lounge features authentic Bhutanese hospitality, offering a peaceful escape with plush armchairs, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, localized workstations, and premium catering that includes organic local dishes, specialized herbal teas, espresso, and premium international snacks.

No, your visa clearance and Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) must be paid, approved, and issued by the Department of Tourism prior to boarding your flight to Bhutan. Our team requires a copy of your approved visa clearance document 48 hours before arrival to ensure our greeters can seamlessly coordinate your physical clearance at the VIP desk.

Yes. For arrivals, your porter collects your luggage from the single baggage claim carousel while you relax, guides it through customs, and transfers it to your awaiting guide or driver. For departures, the porter meets you at the vehicle lot and handles all luggage through the initial entrance security scanners up to the check-in desk.

The Fast-Track service navigates you swiftly through expedited lanes inside the main commercial passenger terminal. The VVIP Private Jet service bypasses the commercial terminal entirely, using the exclusive Royal VIP Terminal complex or specialized tarmac car transfers accompanied by private in-lounge immigration clearance.

In compliance with international standards, the Department of Civil Aviation of Bhutan enforces a strict 100ml limit on individual liquids in carry-on bags. Paro utilizes dual X-ray screening: one scan at the main terminal entrance door before check-in, and a second manual and electronic scan prior to entering the departure gate lounge.

Due to the strict permissions required by Bhutanese aviation authorities and coordinate tracking with local handling agents, all standard Fast-Track bookings must be finalized at least 48 hours prior to arrival. VVIP terminal access or private jet flight coordinates require a strict 72-hour advance booking window.