BhutanAbout the airline
Druk Air (KB/DRK) is Bhutan's national airline, founded in 1981. Based at Paro and operating from Delhi, it connects the Himalayan kingdom to regional destinations using a lean fleet of Airbus and ATR aircraft.
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Druk Air (IATA: KB, ICAO: DRK) is the flag carrier of Bhutan, established in 1981 to serve the kingdom's aviation needs. As a state-owned airline, it operates a carefully managed network connecting Bhutan to key regional hubs, primarily Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi and its home base at Paro International Airport in the Bhutanese valley.
The airline's network reflects Bhutan's geography and tourism patterns, focusing on reliable connectivity rather than extensive route networks. Druk Air has positioned itself as a gateway for visitors discovering one of Asia's most remote and culturally preserved destinations, operating scheduled services that balance commercial viability with national interest.
Druk Air's fleet comprises modern Airbus A319 narrow-body jets for regional routes and ATR 42 turboprops for shorter sectors and regional connectivity. This combination allows the airline to serve both higher-capacity trunk routes and challenging airfields, maintaining operational efficiency while adapting to the mountainous terrain surrounding Bhutanese airports.