Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
Bagdogra's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Bagdogra five hours 30 minutes ahead of Birmingham.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BHX to IXB flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. Indira Gandhi International Airport is a top stopover on the BHX to IXB route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
At the moment, Rs114,533 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs253,961. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHX to IXB if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport to Bagdogra Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of the flights that depart from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Bagdogra Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near BHX:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham 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 travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Bagdogra. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Bagdogra Airport for April if you want to go to Bagdogra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 38ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BHX to IXB sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Bagdogra, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Journey around 467 kilometres south to Kolkata to check off its must-visit sights. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another corner of India, consider Patna, roughly 338 kilometres west of Bagdogra. Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar are key reasons to visit.
