How to find cheap flights to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Bagdogra Airport is $460. A return plane ticket to IXB right now is $963.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to IXB rises or falls.
Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to secure the lowest price on tickets to Bagdogra, where Bagdogra Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines often have some awesome early bird deals.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Bagdogra by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' box. This allows you to browse fares for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
If you aren't in a hurry to get to Bagdogra, consider taking a little detour. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Bagdogra Airport if you book a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Bagdogra
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Bagdogra is typically May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to IXB that suits your plans and budget.
Fly to Bagdogra in July if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to IXB, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
Travel in April if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Bagdogra are often less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. April is the warmest time of year in Bagdogra, with averages of between 64ºF and 100ºF.
Ranging from 50ºF to 77ºF, January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
November is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Bagdogra.
The wettest time of year is July. Visit then and you'll likely get around 27 days of rainfall.
Flying to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Bagdogra quickly. Lock in a direct flight to Bagdogra Airport with one of these airlines:
IndiGo has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 84% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it a great option when booking your IXB plane ticket.
On arrival at IXB, you'll be in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to IXB? These hotels close to Bagdogra Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Flights taking off from Bagdogra Airport touch down when expected 74% of the time. This figure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Getting to central Bagdogra from Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
IXB is located about 3 miles from central Bagdogra.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to IXB, it'll take around 10 minutes to reach the center.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 40 minutes.
Bagdogra has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Bagdogra highlights
Step off your flight to Bagdogra and go straight to these must-see attractions:
Shree Shree Tarai Iswar Shiv Mandir.: A classic spot to start your city tour, this landmark is around 0.6 miles north of the city center.
New gossainpur kali mandir: Need another great reason to visit Bagdogra? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 2 miles north-east of the city center.
How to get to Jalpāiguri from Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Off to the nearby city of Jalpāiguri? It's about 35 miles from IXB. It'll take you around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Traveling from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Kishanganj
Kishanganj is around 45 miles from Bagdogra Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
The drive time to Kishanganj is roughly 2 hours.
Explore more of India
India isn't done impressing you yet. Carry on to Siliguri, located around 6 miles east of Bagdogra. NFR Vintage Steam Engine NJP, Baps swaminarayan Mandir sokhda and Tea Bagan have to be on your to-do list.
Another city in India that has plenty going for it is Bhagalpur. From Bagdogra, it's roughly 130 miles south-west and offers highlights like P. K. Das's Driftwood Museum & Park and Bhagwaan Vasupujya Jain Shwetambar Glass Temple. Swing by Sri Hanuman Ji Mandir too.
Expand your adventure to Muzaffarpur. Roughly 190 miles west of Bagdogra, Maa Durga Temple Mai Asthana, Maa Vaishno Devi Mandir Muzaffarpur and Vaishno Devi Mandir, Gannipur are reason enough to go.