BUT Bathpalathang Airport
About BUT Airport
Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) in Jakar serves as a small domestic gateway in central Bhutan, handling scheduled flights primarily operated by Drukair and Bhutan Airlines. The facility has a compact terminal designed for short-haul connections to Paro and regional hubs, with practical passenger services and mountain-weather considerations affecting schedules. Travelers can check the airport’s online flight board for real-time arrivals and departures, and should allow extra time for security, baggage handling and altitude-related procedures.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Bathpalathang Airport is BUT.
The ICAO code for Bathpalathang Airport is VQBT.
Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) is located in Jakar, Bhutan.
The local time zone at Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) is Asia/Thimphu (GMT+6).
About 1 scheduled departures were counted at Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.