Druk Air Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

KB / DRK · Bhutan

Pre-purchase excess baggage at per-kg USD rates via Manage Booking, the Drukair Mobile App, or Drukair customer service, at least 4 hours before departure — prepaid rates are lower than standard airport rates. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Aug 6, 2026

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Druk Air

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to drukair.com.bt and click 'Manage Booking' on the home page (or open the Drukair Mobile App and go to Trips).
  2. Enter your booking details (PNR and surname) and search your reservation.
  3. Select 'Additional Services'.
  4. Choose the desired excess baggage weight from the dropdown menu.
  5. Click 'Apply' and proceed with payment to complete the pre-purchase.
  6. Alternatively, contact customer care at [email protected] or visit any Drukair office to pre-pay excess baggage.

Prices

Weight-based excess baggage charged per kg in USD. Rates vary by sector and direction, and are lower when pre-purchased at least 4 hours before departure. Any combined weight exceeding the free plus prepaid allowance is charged at the standard airport rate.

LabelAmount
Paro ↔ BangkokParo–Bangkok: USD 5 (airport) / USD 4 (pre-purchase) per kg; Bangkok–Paro: USD 6 (airport) / USD 5 (pre-purchase) per kg
Paro ↔ SingaporeParo–Singapore: USD 8 (airport) / USD 7 (pre-purchase) per kg; Singapore–Paro: USD 10 (airport) / USD 9 (pre-purchase) per kg
Paro ↔ KathmanduParo–Kathmandu: USD 2 (airport) / USD 1 (pre-purchase) per kg; Kathmandu–Paro: USD 3 (airport) / USD 2 (pre-purchase) per kg
Paro ↔ KolkataParo–Kolkata: USD 2 (airport) / USD 1 (pre-purchase) per kg; Kolkata–Paro: USD 3 (airport) / USD 2 (pre-purchase) per kg
Paro ↔ DelhiParo–Delhi: USD 3 (airport) / USD 2 (pre-purchase) per kg; Delhi–Paro: USD 4 (airport) / USD 3 (pre-purchase) per kg
Paro ↔ DhakaUSD 3 (airport) / USD 2 (pre-purchase) per kg each direction
Paro ↔ BodhgayaUSD 2 (airport) / USD 1 (pre-purchase) per kg each direction
Paro ↔ BagdograUSD 2 (airport) / USD 1 (pre-purchase) per kg each direction
Paro ↔ GuwahatiUSD 2 (airport) / USD 1 (pre-purchase) per kg each direction
Paro ↔ DubaiUSD 11 (airport) / USD 10 (pre-purchase) per kg each direction
Paro ↔ Bumthang (domestic)USD 2 (airport) / USD 1 (pre-purchase) per kg each direction
Paro ↔ Gelephu (domestic)USD 2 (airport) / USD 1 (pre-purchase) per kg each direction
Gelephu ↔ Bumthang (domestic)USD 2 (airport) / USD 1 (pre-purchase) per kg each direction
Paro ↔ Yonphula (domestic)Paro–Yonphula: USD 3 (airport) / USD 2 (pre-purchase) per kg; Yonphula–Paro: USD 3 (airport) / USD 2 (pre-purchase) per kg
Gelephu ↔ Yonphula (domestic)USD 2 (airport) / USD 1 (pre-purchase) per kg each direction
Bumthang ↔ Yonphula (domestic)USD 2 (airport) / USD 1 (pre-purchase) per kg each direction
Bodhgaya ↔ BangkokBodhgaya–Bangkok: USD 3 (airport) / USD 2 (pre-purchase) per kg; Bangkok–Bodhgaya: USD 5 (airport) / USD 4 (pre-purchase) per kg
Bagdogra ↔ BangkokUSD 4 (airport) / USD 3 (pre-purchase) per kg each direction
Guwahati ↔ SingaporeUSD 4 (airport) / USD 3 (pre-purchase) per kg each direction

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Pre-purchase excess baggage through Manage Booking on drukair.com.bt, via the Drukair Mobile App, or by contacting Drukair customer service.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Buy it in Manage Booking on the website under 'Additional Services', in the Drukair Mobile App under Trips, or by emailing [email protected] / visiting any Drukair office.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

Pre-purchased excess baggage must be bought at least 4 hours before departure, and cannot be added after early airport check-in.

What are the free baggage allowances and limits?

International: 30 kg economy / 40 kg business. Domestic: 20 kg economy / 30 kg business. Each checked piece must not exceed 32 kg. Cabin baggage: 5 kg economy / 7 kg business, max 45 x 35 x 20 cm.

How does Drukair calculate excess baggage charges?

Excess baggage is charged per kg in USD. Rates vary by sector and direction, and pre-purchase rates are lower than standard airport rates.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online in advance vs at the airport?

Yes. For example, Paro–Bangkok excess baggage costs USD 4 per kg prepaid versus USD 5 per kg at the airport; Paro–Singapore is USD 7 prepaid versus USD 8 at the airport.

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

Checked baggage must not exceed 32 kg per piece. Fragile and oversized items have separate fees and conditions and are excluded from prepaid excess baggage.

Can I get a refund or transfer extra baggage if I cancel or change my booking?

You get a refund if you cancel before departure, and prepaid baggage is fully refunded if Drukair cancels the flight. If you change origin/destination to a sector with a higher rate you pay the difference; a lower rate gives no refund. No refund for carrying less than your prepaid allowance or for no-show.

Are there any important restrictions on prepaid baggage?

Prepaid baggage applies to checked baggage only, cannot be transferred to another ticket, requires separate purchases for each direction of a round trip, and earns no loyalty points. AVIH (Animal in Hold) and fragile/oversized items are excluded.

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