St. George's, with its horseshoe harbour and hillside streets, is Grenada's capital, and Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) at Point Salines lies just a short drive to the south. For Grenadians bound for Bhutan, the airport's closeness to the capital is a welcome start to what will be a long journey across the Atlantic or Pacific to the Himalaya.
Point Salines and the First Regional Flight
The Grenada guide explains that there are no direct flights to Bhutan from Maurice Bishop International. You will typically start with regional carriers such as Caribbean Airlines or interCaribbean Airways, or larger airlines, to hubs like Miami or New York.
The guide estimates the flight from Grenada to Miami at about 3.5 hours. Check current schedules, as regional services can vary by season.
Long-Haul Choices After Miami or New York
From Miami or New York, the Grenada guide describes connections with international airlines such as American Airlines, British Airways or Qatar Airways towards Asian transit points. It names Delhi, Bangkok and Kathmandu as the primary gateways.
- Miami to Delhi: typically via a stop in Europe or the Middle East, according to the guide.
- New York: a major hub with a wide range of onward connections to Asia.
- Final sector: Drukair (Royal Bhutan Airlines) or Bhutan Airlines to Paro.
Paro International Airport is the only international airport in Bhutan, and those two carriers are the only ones that fly there. Seats can be limited, so secure the Paro leg early and plan backwards from it.
St. George's to Paro: One Possible Plan
Here is a sample journey designed to show how the pieces might fit. It is an example, not a promise of specific flights or times.
- Day 1: Leave St. George's for Point Salines and fly to Miami.
- Day 1, night: Connect onward via Europe or the Middle East towards Delhi.
- Day 2 to 3: Arrive in Delhi and rest for a night.
- Day 3 or 4: Morning flight to Paro and a relaxed first day.
The Grenada guide puts the Miami to Delhi portion at around 15 to 20 hours with a stop. The night in Delhi provides a buffer, since weather can delay flights on Paro's visual approach, and gives you a chance to rest after a long haul.
Plan ahead for US transit or visa requirements, because Miami or New York will almost always be your first connection.
Luggage is another detail to check before leaving Point Salines. If your regional flight to Miami and your long-haul ticket are booked separately, you may need to collect bags and clear US formalities before checking in again. Leaving a generous connection time, or even staying a night in Miami, removes a lot of pressure from that first transfer.
Some Grenadian travellers also choose to break the return journey in New York or Miami, which helps with jet lag and gives a cushion if the Paro departure is delayed.
Grenada and Bhutan: A Ten-Hour Gap
Grenada keeps Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) all year, with no daylight saving. Bhutan is on UTC+6, also unchanged through the year. That makes Bhutan ten hours ahead of St. George's. When it is 9am in St. George's, it is 7pm in Thimphu.
Adjusting to a ten-hour difference takes time. Try to sleep on the longest flight in line with Bhutan's night and keep your first day in Paro light.
Caribbean Warmth and Himalayan Cool
St. George's is warm all year, with a drier season from roughly January to May and a wetter period, including the hurricane season, from June to November. Bhutan's spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are its most popular seasons, with milder weather and clearer skies.
Bhutan's summer (June to August) is the monsoon, and its winter (December to February) is cold but clear, especially at altitude. Spring in Bhutan coincides with Grenada's dry months, and autumn offers a break from the rainy season at home. Spring brings Paro Tshechu; autumn brings Thimphu Tshechu, both on lunar-calendar dates that vary annually. Pack warm clothes, as Bhutan's evenings can be cold even in the popular seasons.
What Grenadian Citizens Should Prepare
Grenadian nationals need a Bhutan visa, applied for online before travel and usually handled through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator. The Grenada guide suggests planning at least two months ahead to allow for any delays.
- SDF: currently USD 100 per adult per night for most visitors from abroad. Check the latest rates with the Department of Tourism before booking.
- Insurance: required for your full stay in Bhutan.
- Transit: check rules for the United States and any European, Middle Eastern or Asian stops on your route.
- Money: the ngultrum is pegged to the Indian rupee; ATMs are mostly in towns.
Choosing How Long to Stay
After a journey of this length, plan at least seven nights in Bhutan. That gives you time for Paro, Thimphu and one more valley. Ten nights or more allows a slower pace and travel into central Bhutan, and a fortnight suits trekking or festival visits. Leave a spare day before your Paro departure to avoid putting your Miami connection at risk.
Common Questions from St. George's
How do I get from Grenada to Asia?
Typically via Miami or New York, then onward with a long-haul airline to Delhi, Bangkok or Kathmandu.
How early should I plan?
The Grenada guide advises at least two months ahead for the visa process.
Which airlines fly into Paro?
Only Drukair and Bhutan Airlines.
For the full guide to visas, SDF and itineraries, read How to Travel to Bhutan from Grenada, and contact our team when you are ready to plan your trip from St. George's.
