Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Paro Airport (PBH): what you need to know
The timezone in Paro is UTC+6, which is ten hours ahead of New York.
Leave plenty of time to make your JFK to PBH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Paro Airport (PBH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paro Airport flight is Rs201,873. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs511,578. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from JFK to PBH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paro Airport.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paro Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Paro Airport (PBH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paro Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PBH instead:
Getting from Paro Airport (PBH) to central Paro
Paro Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Paro. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Paro Airport (PBH)
May is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paro Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Paro in April.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paro Airport for August if you want to go to Paro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JFK to PBH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bhutan
You've seen Paro, now it's time to explore other corners of Bhutan. Travel about 19 kilometres east to Thimphu to tick off its leading sights. From Yangtse Tsho to Sangaygang – Phajoding Trail and Dechenphodrang Chorten, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 48 kilometres north-east of Paro, Punakha is another essential stop in Bhutan. No visit is complete without checking out Sona Gasa, King's Winter Palace and Riverfront Punakha.
