Flying from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Bagdogra and Kolkata share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Flights from IXB to CCU start from 08:20 — the first with Air India Express. The latest departure is at 18:30 with IndiGo. In total, you can choose from 86 weekly Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your IXB to CCU flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. When you're ready to start your Kolkata vacation, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of India:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering IXB to CCU flights. An impressive 83.52% of its departures on this route land on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between IXB and CCU:
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
At the moment, C$64 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$137. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from IXB to CCU, book your journey five months before your departure date.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
73.66% of flights that leave from Bagdogra Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Bagdogra to Bagdogra Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IXB:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Grab a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kolkata and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Kolkata. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kolkata. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IXB to CCU in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-west of Kolkata, a trip to Patna will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata, Ranchi is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.