Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Bhutan's New Airport: A Hub for Mindfulness by 2029
Bhutan is building a new international airport in Gelephu, a part of their plan to create a 'Mindfulness City.'
This means a place focused on things like green projects and education.
The new airport, designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group, is set to open by 2029 and will look beautiful with a design that celebrates Bhutanese traditions.
It will have special areas for yoga and meditation.
The goal is to make it a place that's friendly to the environment, uses cool designs, and honors Bhutan's heritage while handling a lot of travelers.
Bhutan is constructing a new international airport in Gelephu, aiming to be completed by the end of 2029.
The airport is part of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project, focusing on green investments, connectivity, and education.
The airport is designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, featuring a modular diagrid structure with Bhutanese design elements.
It will include a Forest Spine Courtyard to separate domestic and international terminals, along with rooftop solar panels.
The new airport will have areas for yoga and meditation and is expected to accommodate 1.3 million passengers annually.
- Who
- Part of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project.
- What
- Construction of a new international airport.
- When
- Expected completion by the end of 2029.
- Where
- Gelephu, Bhutan.
- Why
- To enhance connectivity and promote green investments and education.
- Project
- New International Airport
- Location
- Gelephu, Bhutan
- Expected Completion
- End of 2029
- Design
- Bjarke Ingels Group
- Capacity
- 1.3 million passengers annually
- Features
- Yoga/Meditation areas, rooftop solar panels