Paro Airport Lounges
Airport (PBH) · Paro
Paro International (PBH) is Bhutan's main gateway, set in a Himalayan valley and served by just two carriers. Its lounge scene is small and simple: two airline business class lounges sit airside after security in the single terminal — one run by Bhutan Airlines, the other by Drukair — each offering a calm space with light snacks and drinks before departure.
Content updated June 25, 2026
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Last updated June 25, 2026
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Drukair Business Class Lounge
The Drukair Business Class Lounge is the natural pick if you're flying Bhutan's flag carrier, Drukair (Royal Bhutan Airlines). It sits airside after security and gives Business Class passengers a quiet space with complimentary snacks and drinks before boarding.
Bhutan Airlines Business Class Lounge
The Bhutan Airlines Business Class Lounge is the counterpart for travellers on Bhutan Airlines. Located after security on the upper floor, it offers premium passengers a calm spot away from the terminal, with complimentary snacks, soft drinks and house wine and beer.
Bhutan Airlines Business Class Lounge
Paro has no Priority Pass or DragonPass lounge, but both lounges are listed as purchasable. The Bhutan Airlines Business Class Lounge, on the upper floor past security, is a good pay-per-visit option if you're not flying Business Class — confirm availability and the current rate at the lounge.
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The Bhutan Airlines Business Class Lounge sits airside on the upper floor at Paro International, past the security checkpoint. It welcomes premium passengers departing on Bhutan Airlines,…
The Drukair Business Class Lounge sits airside at Paro International, past the security checkpoint. It welcomes Drukair (Royal Bhutan Airlines) Business Class passengers, offering a…
Airport (PBH) lounges by terminal.
Main Terminal
Paro runs from a single passenger terminal in the Paro valley. Both lounges are airline business class lounges that sit airside, after security, and each is tied to one of the airport's two carriers. There is no independent contract lounge or membership-network lounge at PBH — access follows your airline and cabin.
- —Single terminal — both lounges are airside, after security
- —The Bhutan Airlines lounge is on the upper floor past the checkpoint
- —The Drukair lounge serves Drukair (Royal Bhutan Airlines) Business Class
- —Each lounge is airline-specific; access follows your carrier and cabin
How to get into lounges at PBH.
Paro is a small, two-airline airport, and its lounge access is straightforward: each of the two lounges belongs to one of the carriers and is aimed at their Business Class passengers. There is no Priority Pass, DragonPass or alliance lounge here, but both lounges are listed as purchasable, so a paid day pass can be an option if you're not flying in a premium cabin. Match your lounge to the airline you're flying.
Business Class ticket
The simplest route in. A Business Class ticket on Drukair gets you into the Drukair Business Class Lounge, and a Bhutan Airlines premium ticket gets you into the Bhutan Airlines Business Class Lounge. Each lounge is tied to its own airline, so your carrier decides which one you use.
Paid entry
Both Paro lounges are listed as purchasable, so paying for entry can be an option if you're travelling in economy or want to use the lounge regardless of cabin. Confirm availability and the current rate at the lounge, as walk-in space at a small airport can be limited.
Airline-specific access
Because both lounges are airline-operated rather than part of a membership network, access is governed by each carrier's own rules for premium passengers and any frequent-flyer eligibility. Check with Drukair or Bhutan Airlines for the exact terms that apply to your ticket.
Know before you go.
Match the lounge to your airline
- —Paro's two lounges are airline-specific — the Drukair lounge for Drukair flyers, the Bhutan Airlines lounge for Bhutan Airlines flyers.
- —There's no Priority Pass, DragonPass or alliance lounge at PBH, so your carrier and cabin decide your options.
- —Both lounges are listed as purchasable, so a paid day pass may be possible if you're not in Business Class.
Clear security first
- —Both lounges are airside, after the security checkpoint — clear security before looking for the lounge.
- —The Bhutan Airlines lounge is on the upper floor once you're past security.
- —Paro is a compact terminal, so the walk to either lounge after security is short.
Keep expectations realistic
- —These are small airline lounges offering complimentary snacks and drinks rather than full hot buffets or showers.
- —Expect a quiet, simple space to relax before your flight rather than a large premium facility.
- —House wine, beer and soft drinks are typically complimentary alongside light snacks.
Mind Paro's flight schedule
- —Paro is one of the world's more demanding airports to fly into, and flights cluster in the daytime when conditions allow.
- —Schedules can shift with weather in the Himalayan valley, so arrive in good time and use the lounge to wait out any delay.
- —With only two carriers operating, the lounges are quietest outside the main morning departure bank.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track two lounges at Paro International (PBH), both airside in the single terminal: the Bhutan Airlines Business Class Lounge and the Drukair Business Class Lounge. Each is operated by one of the airport's two carriers.
No. Paro's two lounges are airline business class lounges run by Bhutan Airlines and Drukair, not part of the Priority Pass or DragonPass networks. Access is based on your airline and cabin, though both lounges are also listed as purchasable.
Match the lounge to your airline. If you're flying Drukair (Royal Bhutan Airlines) in Business Class, use the Drukair Business Class Lounge; if you're flying Bhutan Airlines in a premium cabin, use the Bhutan Airlines Business Class Lounge.
Both Paro lounges are listed as purchasable, so paid entry may be possible even if you're not travelling in Business Class. Availability and pricing are best confirmed at the lounge, as walk-in capacity at a small airport can be limited.
Both lounges are airside, after the security checkpoint, in Paro's single terminal. The Bhutan Airlines Business Class Lounge is on the upper floor past security.
Both lounges keep it simple, with complimentary snacks, soft drinks, and house wine and beer. These are compact airline lounges rather than large facilities with full hot buffets.
Yes — both of Paro's lounges are airline lounges. Bhutan Airlines and Drukair each run their own Business Class lounge for premium passengers departing on their flights.
Yes. Both lounges sit airside, so you'll pass through the security checkpoint first and then find the lounge in the departures area of the single terminal.