Key Market Indicators
Bhutan's air transport traffic is projected to experience steady growth, reaching approximately 6,160 departures by 2028. This marks an average annual increase of 1.6% from the 5,570 departures recorded in 2023. The demand for air transport in Bhutan has been on a gradual rise since 1993, with an annual growth rate of 1.4%. In 2023, Bhutan was ranked 120th globally in terms of air transport traffic, a position overtaken by American Samoa, which also recorded 5,570 departures. On the global stage, China, India, and Canada held the second, third, and fourth positions respectively in air transport traffic rankings.