Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
Bagdogra's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Bagdogra one hour 30 minutes ahead of Muscat.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MCT to IXB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Traveling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MCT and IXB:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Right now, $96 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $235. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MCT to IXB, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Muscat International Airport to Bagdogra Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MCT to IXB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Muscat International Airport to Bagdogra Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from MCT arrive on schedule 85.46% of the time.
Muscat International Airport is about 7 miles from central Muscat. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Bagdogra Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to MCT:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Consider booking a hotel close to IXB if you're on a late Muscat International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
Bagdogra Airport is roughly 3 miles from the center of Bagdogra. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Bagdogra. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Bagdogra is April, with the temperature ranging between 64ºF and 100ºF. Lock in your flights from Muscat International Airport to Bagdogra Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 50ºF and 77ºF. Search for cheap tickets from MCT to IXB sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Bagdogra. Around 290 miles away to the south, popular attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
If you're ready to explore another corner of India, consider Patna, about 210 miles west of Bagdogra. Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar are among its highlights.