Flying from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
Gaya and Bagdogra follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your GAY to IXB flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Gaya Airport to Bagdogra Airport. Indira Gandhi International Airport is a top stopover on the GAY to IXB route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Currently, R 2,116 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gaya Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,884. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from GAY to IXB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Gaya Airport to Bagdogra Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GAY to IXB.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Gaya Airport to Bagdogra Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Gaya Airport (GAY)
73.36% of flights taking off from Gaya Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Gaya Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Gaya. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near GAY. Whether you have an early flight from Gaya Airport to Bagdogra Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Consider booking a hotel near IXB if you have a late Gaya Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
Bagdogra Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Bagdogra. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Gaya Airport to Bagdogra Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Bagdogra in April.
When booking your flight from Gaya Airport to Bagdogra Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Bagdogra, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GAY to IXB sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bagdogra has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 467 kilometres south of Bagdogra, a visit to Kolkata will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Around 338 kilometres west of Bagdogra, Patna is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
