Landing and Overflight Permit for Bhutan

At FBO Operators, we arrange landing and overflight permits in Bhutan easily. Whether you are operating a non-scheduled flight, charter, cargo, or air ambulance, our partner team manages the entire flight landing permission procedure in line with Bhutan’s aviation regulations.

Our partner team coordinates with the Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) to get landing and overflight clearances.

Landing Permit in Bhutan

If a foreign aircraft wants to land in Bhutan, it needs prior approval from the BCAA.

We help operators with all landing permit requirements, including submission of aircraft documents, crew information, and detailed flight schedules.

Common Flight Categories

1. Technical Flight Requirements (Fuel Stop Only).
2. Passenger Flight Requirements (Arrival/Departure or Both Sides Passenger).
3. Cargo Flight Requirements (Arrival/Departure or Both Sides Cargo).
4. Air Ambulance Flight Requirements (Medevac Flight).

Processing and Validity

1. Landing Permit Processing Time: 7 working days
2. Validity: 48 hours from the approved schedule

Documents Required

1. Certificate of Registration and Airworthiness.
2. Insurance Certificate.
3. Crew licenses and medicals.
4. Flight plan with entry and exit points.
5. Charter or operator authorization.
6. General Declaration and passenger/cargo details.

Overflight Clearance for Bhutan

It is mandatory for all aircraft flying through Bhutanese airspace to obtain overflight clearance from the Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority. This applies to commercial, private, ferry, and diplomatic flight permits.

Requirements for Overflight Clearance

1. Purpose of flight.
2. Operator name and aircraft type.
3. Entry and exit points with ATS routes.
4. State of registry and aircraft registration.
5. Call sign and flight schedule.
6. Pilot-in-command details.

Processing and Validity

1. Processing Time: Minimum 3 working days.
2. Validity: 48 hours from approved time.

Costs

 The BCAA charges navigation and route fees based on the path flown within the Bhutan FIR (VECF).

With our partner’s support, we work directly with the authority to file your overflight permit correctly and get it approved on time. We also track every request and keep you informed until the clearance is approved.

Emergency and Air Ambulance Flights

 For medical evacuation (Medevac) or humanitarian flights, the Civil Aviation Authority may waive standard lead times. We can get permits ready in a few hours if the documents are available and the flight is urgent.

Required Information

1. Details of the operator and aircraft.
2. Patient details and contact of the hospital.
3. Treating doctor’s details and medical reports.

Why Choose FBO Operators

1. Direct coordination with BCAA.
2. Expertise in non-scheduled flight operations.
3. No hidden fees.
4. 24/7 support and fast response for urgent missions.
5. Trusted regional coverage across India, Nepal, Maldives, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.

Contact Us

 If you are planning a flight to or through Bhutan, our operations team is available round the clock to assist with landing permits, overflight clearance, and transit permit services.

Reach out to FBO Operators today for smooth coordination and reliable trip support services throughout South Asia.