Bagdogra Airport

Bagdogra Airport

IATA Code: IXB 

Address: Airport Road, Bagdogra, Siliguri, 

West Bengal 734421 

Phone: 91-353-2698431, 91-9434036005 

Email: apdixb@aai.aero

Bagdogra Airport is located in the city of Siliguri in the Darjeeling district in northern West Bengal, India. Bagdogra Airport is is an international airport  which handles both domestic and international flights. The Airport is the 17th busiest Airport in india and it is controlled by Indian Airforce but also allows the civilian flights to operate. Regular helicopter flights from Gangtok too are available along with the permits which foreign tourists require in order to enter Sikkim. It is operated as a civil enclave at AFS Bagdogra of the Indian Air Force.

The Airport is a gateway to many tourist destinations in North Bengal and Sikkim for both domestic and international passengers. The airport is a major stop in the region with flights connecting Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Guwahati. Currently there are 8 airlines operate in Bagdogra Airport which is Air India, Go Air, Indigo, Spice Jet and Vistara. Druk Air flight from here to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and Paro International Airport in Bhutan. 

Currently the Bagdogra Airport has two terminals- domestic and international:

Terminal 1: The terminal 1 of Bagdogra Airport is used for handling Domestic flights. There are 2 hand baggage check-in counters with 2 registered check-in counters and 1 cargo check. The domestic flights which connects the Bagdogra Airport with other major cities are- Air India, GoAir, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines and SpiceJet.

Terminal 2: The terminal 2 of Bagdogra Airport is used for handling International flights. The International terminal at Bagdogra is equipped with modern amenites and provides numerous facilities to the passengers. Druk Air is the airline which provides international flights to the passengers. International flights connect with Paro in Bhutan and Bangkok. These flights are direct and comfortable. The airport terminal is installed with 5 units of X-Ray baggage scanner for the conveniences of passengers.

Airport Code: IATA: IXB, ICAO: VEBD

Airport Name: Bagdogra Airport

City Name: Siliguri

State: West Bengal

Distance from city:  16 Kms from Siliguri City

Medical Facilties- Free medical assistance available

Shops and Duty Free-

Shops and duty free shopping are also available at the domestic and international terminals:

1. Biswa Bangla

2. Aero Boutique

3. Golden Tips Tea

4. T R Book Stall

ATMs and Cash Machines-

1. Central Bank Of India ATM

2. ICICI Bank ATM

3. HDFC Bank ATM

4. SBI ATM

 Information Desk- The Airport provides the information desk for the travelers convenience where they ask their can queries.

Luggage services-

1. Provide safety to the customers baggage by wrapping it.

2. Baggage providing counters provides passengers claim checked-in baggage.

3. One can take the trolley service to take luggage till the check-in counter

Bagdogra Airport now it is a fully fledged airport that runs domestic and international flights. The airport connects major cities of the country. The airport is a major stop in the region with flights connecting Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Guwahati. The Sikkim counter provides tourism information and free brochures for the whole of Sikkim including Gangtok. At the airport terminal, you will able to get a taxi to the bus station/railway station and city center.

Airport Taxi also provide service from the airport to different parts of the city. The airport to Siliguri is approximately 16 km currently there are no city bus service from airport to Siliguri. Bagdogra Airport to Siliguri Railway Station is approximately 17 km. One can easily hire taxis to reach the airport from the railway station. 

Bagdogra, a small and tranquil town located in the northern part of West Bengal is a gateway to the famous hill station, Darjeeling. Bagdogra is situated in  Siliguri subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal, it is few kms away from the Himalayan range and has a low hilly terrain which provides it breathtaking, and amazing hill station for tourists. The Teesta River flows near this town which adds to the beauty of the place.

Bagdogra is around 90 kms from Darjeeling, this town is famous for its calm environment, tea plantations and various festivals organized on the banks of River Teesta. River rafting, trekking, mountaineering and camping are some of the attractive activities you can go for while visiting Bagdogra. Bagdogra is well connected by air from four major cities of India - Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.

1. Sevokeshwari Kali Mandir

2. The Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary

3. ISKCON Temple 

4. Teesta River

5. Salugara Monastery

6. Coronation Bridge

Winter (November-February)

November to February is considered one of the best times to visit Bagdogra as you get to witness the refreshing winter mist in the air.

Summers (March-May)

The summer season starts in March and goes on till the end of May. This is the peak season for tourism in the hill station town.

Monsoon (July-October)

July to October constitute the monsoon season in Bagdogra. 

The best time to visit Bagdogra is from July to February.