Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
New Delhi and Bagdogra share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from DEL to IXB start at 07:30 — the first with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 15:50 with Air India Express. Overall, you can choose from 270 weekly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DEL to IXB flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Bagdogra (and then other parts of India) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is IndiGo.
The most punctual carrier that operates DEL to IXB flights is IndiGo. Its services land as scheduled 72.38% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DEL and IXB include:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Currently, R 938 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,060. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book eight months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DEL to IXB.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DEL to IXB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Of the flights that depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Indira Gandhi International Airport from central New Delhi, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near DEL:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Reserve a hotel close to IXB if you have a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
Bagdogra Airport to central Bagdogra has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Bagdogra in April.
Book your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport for April if you'd like to explore Bagdogra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEL to IXB around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bagdogra is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres south of Bagdogra, a trip to Kolkata will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Around 338 kilometres west of Bagdogra, Patna is another favourite stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.