Travelling from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Bagdogra Airport.
Bengaluru and Bagdogra share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Take your pick of 52 weekly Kempegowda International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flights. The 05:05 departure with Air India Express is the earliest available. SpiceJet operates the last service of the day at 15:50.
Leave enough time to catch your BLR to IXB flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. When you're ready to start your Bagdogra holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of India:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BLR to IXB flights, with 86.67% of services arriving on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kempegowda International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BLR and IXB:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chennai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Right now, ج.م. 2,430 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kempegowda International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 5,399. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BLR to IXB, book your trip five months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Bagdogra Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
You'll find BLR at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kempegowda International Airport, 71.17% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Bengaluru to Kempegowda International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BLR? If you're catching an early flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kempegowda International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IXB instead:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
From Bagdogra Airport, Bagdogra is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Bagdogra. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Bagdogra is April, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Bagdogra Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from BLR to IXB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Bagdogra. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Around 338 kilometres west of Bagdogra, Patna is another essential stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.