Flying from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
Bagdogra's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Raipur.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your RPR to IXB flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Bagdogra Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RPR and IXB:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Currently, R 1,469 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Swami Vivekananda Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,403. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RPR to IXB, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Bagdogra Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RPR to IXB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Bagdogra Airport.
Handy information about Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
Of the flights that depart from Swami Vivekananda Airport, 72.58% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Swami Vivekananda Airport from central Raipur, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to RPR? If you've booked an early flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Bagdogra Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Consider booking a hotel near IXB if you have a late Swami Vivekananda Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
Bagdogra Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Bagdogra. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Bagdogra Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Bagdogra in April.
When reserving your flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Bagdogra Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bagdogra, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RPR to IXB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bagdogra. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
If there's time to check out another major stop in India, consider Patna, about 338 kilometres west of Bagdogra. Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar are key highlights.