Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
Bagdogra is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of New York and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your JFK to IXB flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. Indira Gandhi International Airport is a popular stopover on the JFK to IXB route.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
At the moment, R 7,398 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,793. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from JFK to IXB, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bagdogra Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to JFK? If you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
If you're landing on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near IXB:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
Bagdogra Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Bagdogra. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
July is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Bagdogra in April.
The warmest month in Bagdogra is April, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bagdogra Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from JFK to IXB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bagdogra. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Around 338 kilometres west of Bagdogra, Patna is another essential stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
