Scheduled airlines
| Airline | Image | IATA | ICAO | Callsign | Commenced operations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhutan Airlines |  | B3 | BTN | BHUTAN AIR | 2011 | |
| Druk Air |  | KB | DRK | ROYAL BHUTAN | 1981 |
This is a list of airlines currently operating in Bhutan .
| Airline | Image | IATA | ICAO | Callsign | Commenced operations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhutan Airlines | | B3 | BTN | BHUTAN AIR | 2011 | |
| Druk Air | | KB | DRK | ROYAL BHUTAN | 1981 |
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