Travelling from Paro Airport (PBH) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Paro Airport to Bagdogra Airport is 45 minutes.
Bagdogra's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Bagdogra 30 minutes behind Paro.
You can choose from three weekly Paro Airport to Bagdogra Airport flights. The 11:50 departure with Drukair is the earliest flight you can take. Drukair operates the latest service of the day at 16:20.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PBH to IXB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Bagdogra (and then seeing more of India!) is a breeze with Drukair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Paro Airport to Bagdogra Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Drukair on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paro Airport (PBH) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Paro Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight is R 3,316. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 6,512. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from PBH to IXB, book your journey six months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Paro Airport to Bagdogra Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Paro Airport (PBH)
Paro Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 84.34% of flights that depart PBH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Paro Airport from central Paro, it'll take around 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near PBH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Paro Airport to Bagdogra Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
If you're landing on a late Paro Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near IXB:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
Bagdogra Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Bagdogra. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Paro Airport to Bagdogra Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Bagdogra in April.
Book your flight from Paro Airport to Bagdogra Airport for April if you'd like to visit 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 PBH to IXB sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bagdogra has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres south of Bagdogra, a visit to Kolkata will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Patna is another essential stop in India and is around 338 kilometres west of Bagdogra. No trip is complete without experiencing Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.