Travelling from London to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): What you need to know
The timezone in Bagdogra is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Bagdogra Airport is located in Bagdogra.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to IXB, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from London to IXB that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and IXB include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Bagdogra Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
68% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Bagdogra Airport. Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) is a great option between London Gatwick Airport and IXB.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to IXB flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Bagdogra Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near London Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down as expected. At STN, that figure is 65%.
About Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Bagdogra Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near IXB instead:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
Bagdogra Airport to central Bagdogra is about 2 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
R 5,375 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Bagdogra Airport. Return flights start at R 12,237. These prices may change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from London to IXB, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your London to Bagdogra Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. September is the quietest month to go to Bagdogra. August is when most people book flights from London to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a London to IXB plane ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bagdogra to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January has temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Bagdogra Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bagdogra
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bagdogra right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from London to Bagdogra Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Shree Shree Tarai Iswar Shiv Mandir., Good Shepherd Cathedral Church and new gossainpur kali mandir are major attractions which should be on any good Bagdogra itinerary.
Explore more of India
Bhagalpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bagdogra. Around 209 kilometres away to the southwest, its best attractions include Das Driftwood Museum & Park, Bhagwaan Vasupujya Jain Shwetambar Glass Temple and Sri Hanuman Ji Mandir.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in India, consider Muzaffarpur, roughly 306 kilometres west of Bagdogra. Maa Durga Temple Mai Asthana, Maa Vaishno Devi Mandir Muzaffarpur and Vaishno Devi Mandir, Gannipur are among the biggest draws.
