Batik Air

ICAO: BTK Active as of Dec 11, 2025

127

Active Routes

2911

Flight Observations

44

Unique Destinations

37

Origin Airports

711

Avg Route Distance (mi)

2348

Longest Route (mi)

0

Domestic Routes

100

International Routes
About Batik Air

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Bhutan Airlines, officially known as Tashi Air Pvt. Ltd, holds the distinction of being Bhutan's first private airline, established as a subsidiary of the Tashi Group. The airline commenced its domestic operations on December 4, 2011, initially utilizing a Pilatus PC12 aircraft. Its international presence began on October 10, 2013, with flights to Bangkok, followed by services to Kolkata on December 16, 2013.

The airline's primary operational base and main hub is Paro International Airport (PBH) in Bhutan. Its head office is situated in Thimphu. As of November 2025, Bhutan Airlines operates a fleet consisting of two Airbus A319-100 aircraft. The airline's route network is regionally focused, offering international connections from Paro to key destinations. Services include daily flights to Bangkok via Kolkata, and three weekly flights to Delhi via Kathmandu. There is no information indicating any alliance membership with major global airline alliances like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld.

Bhutan Airlines offers a two-class cabin configuration on its A319 aircraft, featuring 12 Business Class seats and 114 Economy Class seats. Travelers can expect in-flight meals that are generally considered satisfactory, sometimes featuring Bhutanese cuisine.

What Travelers Say

Traveler reviews for Bhutan Airlines offer a mixed, though generally positive, sentiment, often highlighting specific strengths and areas for improvement.

What Travelers Love:**

  • Friendly and attentive cabin crew: Many passengers praise the courteous and efficient service provided by the cabin crew on board.
  • Scenic approach to Paro: The landing at Paro International Airport is frequently noted as a breathtaking and memorable experience due to the challenging and picturesque terrain.
  • Good in-flight food: Passengers often find the in-flight meals to be satisfactory, with some appreciating the inclusion of Bhutanese culinary offerings.

Common Complaints:

  • Website and booking issues: Several travelers have reported difficulties with the airline's website, including challenges with online booking, payment processing, and seat reservations.
  • Ground handling issues/Check-in experience: Some passengers have expressed frustration with ground staff, citing strict enforcement of baggage weight limits and a lack of clear systems for managing excess baggage.
  • Delays and lack of communication: Occasional flight delays are reported, with some instances where passengers were not adequately informed or received insufficient support for connecting flights.
  • Refund issues: A notable complaint involves long waits for refunds and a lack of responsive communication from the airline regarding these requests.

Overall, the sentiment surrounding Bhutan Airlines is often positive concerning the in-flight experience, particularly the service provided by the cabin crew. However, operational aspects on the ground, such as website functionality, check-in processes, and delay management, along with refund processing, represent significant areas of dissatisfaction for some travelers.

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Safety Information

Bhutan Airlines appears to maintain an acceptable safety profile, with no notable recent incidents or accidents explicitly reported in the provided information. Bhutan has regulations for the investigation of accidents and incidents, the Bhutan Air Navigation - Investigation of Accidents and Incidents Regulation 2024, which aligns with ICAO Annex 13 standards.

There is no specific information available regarding IOSA or FAA compliance. However, Bhutan Airlines is not featured on the EU Air Safety List, which is a compilation of non-EU air carriers banned or restricted from operating within the European Union due to safety concerns. This absence from the list suggests that the airline meets international safety standards as assessed by the EU.

As of November 2025, the average age of Bhutan Airlines' fleet of two Airbus A319-100 aircraft is 15.7 years. While specific details about its maintenance reputation are not explicitly stated, the airline emphasizes a commitment to delivering a travel experience that blends safety and reliability. The challenging operating environment of Paro International Airport** requires specially trained pilots, further indicating a focus on operational safety. No information on specific safety awards or recognitions for Bhutan Airlines was found.

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Route Network Map
Most Popular Routes
184 flights
A320
CGK → UPG
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport → Sultan Hasanuddin Int'l
891 miles
159 flights
A320
YIA → CGK
Yogyakarta International Airport → Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
264 miles
134 flights
A320
SUB → CGK
Juanda International Airport → Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
430 miles
107 flights
A320
UPG → CGK
Hasanuddin International Airport → Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
891 miles
100 flights
A320
PLM → HLP
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport → Halim Perdanakusuma Int'l
278 miles
82 flights
A320
PLW → UPG
Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport → Sultan Hasanuddin Int'l
288 miles
81 flights
A320
MDC → CGK
Sam Ratulangi Airport → Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
1369 miles
76 flights
A320
SOQ → CGK
Domine Eduard Osok Airport → Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
1738 miles
75 flights
A320
DJJ → UPG
1457 miles
64 flights
B738
Top Destinations
CGK (WIII)
Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
Tangerang
1009 flights
32 routes
UPG (WAAA)
Sultan Hasanuddin Int'l
Makassar / Ujung Pandang
537 flights
10 routes
SUB (WARR)
Juanda Int'l
Surabaya
312 flights
6 routes
HLP (WIHH)
Halim Perdanakusuma Int'l
Jakarta
184 flights
7 routes
DPS (WADD)
Ngurah Rai/Bali Intl
Bali/Denpasar
75 flights
7 routes
SRG (WAHS)
Ahmad Yani International
Semarang
66 flights
2 routes
MLG (WARA)
Abdul Rachman Saleh
Malang
65 flights
2 routes
PLM (WIPP)
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II
Palembang
57 flights
2 routes
KNO (WIMM)
Kuala Namu International
Deli Serdang
51 flights
4 routes
AMQ (WAPP)
Pattimura
Ambon
50 flights
2 routes
Top Origin Airports
CGK (WIII)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Jakarta
513 flights
33 routes
HLP (WIHH)
Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport
Jakarta
370 flights
10 routes
UPG (WAAA)
Hasanuddin International Airport
Ujung Pandang
351 flights
13 routes
SUB (WARR)
Juanda International Airport
Surabaya
203 flights
8 routes
YIA (WAHI)
Yogyakarta International Airport
Yogyakarta
137 flights
2 routes
MDC (WAMM)
Sam Ratulangi Airport
Manado
123 flights
2 routes
PLW (WAFF)
Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport
Palu
123 flights
2 routes
SOQ (WASS)
Domine Eduard Osok Airport
Sorong
117 flights
3 routes
AMQ (WAPP)
Pattimura International Airport
Ambon
107 flights
2 routes
PLM (WIPP)
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport
Palembang
98 flights
2 routes
Top Border Crossing Flights
CGK (WIII)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Tangerang, ID
1009 flights
32 routes
DPS (WADD)
Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport
Bali/Denpasar, ID
75 flights
7 routes
KNO (WIMM)
Kualanamu International Airport
Deli Serdang, ID
51 flights
4 routes
Longest Routes
CGK → DJJ
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport → Sentani
2348 mi
DJJ → CGK
Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport → Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
2348 mi
PER → CGK
Perth International Airport → Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
1884 mi
CGK → PER
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport → Perth Int'l
1884 mi
CGK → SOQ
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport → Sorong
1738 mi
Shortest Routes
UPG → MJU
Hasanuddin International Airport → Tampa Padang
175 mi
DPS → SUB
Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport → Juanda Int'l
189 mi
SUB → DPS
Juanda International Airport → Ngurah Rai/Bali Intl
189 mi
SOQ → MKW
Domine Eduard Osok Airport → Rendani Airport
191 mi
MKW → SOQ
Rendani Airport → Sorong
191 mi
All Routes
127 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
HLP → SUB Juanda Int'l
Surabaya
184 412 mi A320 Dec 11, 2025
CGK → UPG Sultan Hasanuddin Int'l
Makassar / Ujung Pandang
159 891 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
YIA → CGK Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
Tangerang
134 264 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
SUB → CGK Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
Tangerang
107 430 mi A320 Dec 8, 2025
UPG → CGK Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
Tangerang
100 891 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
PLM → HLP Halim Perdanakusuma Int'l
Jakarta
82 278 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
PLW → UPG Sultan Hasanuddin Int'l
Makassar / Ujung Pandang
81 288 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
MDC → CGK Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
Tangerang
76 1369 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
SOQ → CGK Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
Tangerang
75 1738 mi A320 Dec 6, 2025
DJJ → UPG Sultan Hasanuddin Int'l
Makassar / Ujung Pandang
64 1457 mi B738 Dec 8, 2025
HLP → MLG Abdul Rachman Saleh
Malang
61 416 mi A320 Dec 11, 2025
AMQ → UPG Sultan Hasanuddin Int'l
Makassar / Ujung Pandang
60 596 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
CGK → SUB Juanda Int'l
Surabaya
56 430 mi A320 Dec 11, 2025
UPG → SUB Juanda Int'l
Surabaya
52 492 mi A320 Nov 10, 2025
HLP → PLM Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II
Palembang
52 278 mi A320 Dec 11, 2025
PKU → HLP Halim Perdanakusuma Int'l
Jakarta
48 598 mi A320 Oct 24, 2025
UPG → AMQ Pattimura
Ambon
47 596 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
MDC → UPG Sultan Hasanuddin Int'l
Makassar / Ujung Pandang
47 589 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
AMQ → CGK Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
Tangerang
47 1486 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
KNO → CGK Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
Tangerang
46 863 mi A320 Dec 7, 2025
BTH → CGK Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
Tangerang
45 531 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
SIN → CGK Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
Tangerang
44 549 mi B738 Nov 29, 2025
CGK → SRG Ahmad Yani International
Semarang
43 262 mi A320 Dec 8, 2025
PLW → CGK Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
Tangerang
42 983 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
TTE → CGK Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l
Tangerang
40 1510 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Dec 11, 2025 02:00
Coverage: Observed routes only