Travelling from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
Gorakhpur and Bagdogra share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your GOP to IXB flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gorakhpur Airport to Bagdogra Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between GOP and IXB include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gorakhpur Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight is R 672. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 1,638. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from GOP to IXB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Gorakhpur Airport to Bagdogra Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from GOP to IXB couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Gorakhpur Airport to Bagdogra Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Gorakhpur Airport (GOP)
Of the departures from Gorakhpur Airport, 56.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Gorakhpur Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Gorakhpur. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near GOP? If you're boarding an early flight from Gorakhpur Airport to Bagdogra Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IXB if you're on a late Gorakhpur Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
Bagdogra Airport to the centre of 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 time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Gorakhpur Airport to Bagdogra Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Bagdogra in April.
When booking your flight from Gorakhpur Airport to Bagdogra Airport, consider the type 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 GOP to IXB around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bagdogra is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometres south of Bagdogra, a trip to Kolkata will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
If you want to check out another major stop in India, head for Patna, about 338 kilometres west of Bagdogra. Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar are key highlights.
