Bagdogra International Airport (IXB) – Gateway to North Bengal & Sikkim

Bagdogra International Airport (IATA: IXB, ICAO: VEBD) is one of the most important airports in Eastern India, serving as the gateway to Darjeeling, Sikkim, Bhutan, and North Bengal. Located about 11 km from Siliguri, in West Bengal, this airport connects remote Himalayan regions to major Indian cities and select international destinations.

Bagdogra Airport is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and functions as a civil enclave under the Indian Air Force (IAF). In 2023, it received the international status, further enhancing its strategic and tourism significance.

? Overview

Surrounded by scenic tea gardens and the foothills of the Himalayas, Bagdogra Airport provides a serene travel experience. It handles a growing volume of both domestic and international traffic, with flights connecting to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Guwahati, Bengaluru, Chennai, Paro (Bhutan), and Bangkok.

It also acts as a critical access point for travelers heading to Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong, and Dooars.

? Bagdogra International Airport – Quick Information

? Airlines and Destinations

Bagdogra International Airport is well-connected by several major airlines:

• Air India – Flights to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai

• IndiGo – Major domestic routes and regional connectivity

• SpiceJet – Flights to Delhi, Bengaluru, and international routes

• Vistara – Premium flights to Delhi and Mumbai

• Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines) – Flights to Paro and Bangkok

✈️ Popular Routes

• Bagdogra ➜ Delhi

• Bagdogra ➜ Kolkata

• Bagdogra ➜ Guwahati

• Bagdogra ➜ Paro (Bhutan)

• Bagdogra ➜ Bengaluru

? Connectivity & Transport Options

By Road:
Bagdogra Airport is well connected by NH-10 and NH-31. Regular taxis and buses are available to Siliguri, Darjeeling, and Gangtok.

By Rail:
The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), located about 16 km away, offering nationwide rail connectivity.

By Bus:
The Siliguri Bus Terminal (Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand) is around 12 km from the airport, providing routes across North Bengal and Sikkim.

? Facilities at Bagdogra International Airport

• Single integrated passenger terminal (domestic + international)

• ATMs, currency exchange, and prepaid taxi counters

• Food court, café, and retail stores

• VIP lounge and restrooms

• Medical assistance and child care facilities

• Car rental and parking services

The airport is known for its clean layout, helpful staff, and proximity to scenic destinations.

? Tourist Destinations Near Bagdogra

• Darjeeling (70 km) – The Queen of Hills

• Gangtok (125 km) – Capital of Sikkim

• Kalimpong (80 km) – Peaceful hill retreat

• Dooars Region (90 km) – Famous for tea gardens and wildlife

• Mirik (47 km) – Serene lake and mountain views

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🛫 Popular Airports in India

Below is a quick reference table of some of India’s busiest airports, their IATA codes, and the cities they serve:

#	Airport Name	IATA Code	City	Logo
1	Nashik International Airport	ISK	Nashik
2	Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport	LKO	Lucknow
3	Calicut International Airport	CCJ	Kozhikode
4	Manohar International Airport	GOX	Goa
5	Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport	ATQ	Amritsar
6	Dimapur Airport	DMU	Dimapur
7	Shillong Airport	SHL	Shillong
8	Biju Patnaik International Airport	BBI	Bhubaneswar
9	Indira Gandhi International Airport	DEL	Delhi
10	Jolly Grant Airport	DED	Dehradun
11	Pune Airport	PNQ	Pune
12	Rajiv Gandhi International Airport	HYD	Hyderabad
13	Chennai International Airport	MAA	Chennai
14	Mangaluru International Airport	IXE	Mangaluru
15	Darbhanga Airport	DBR	Darbhanga
16	Bagdogra International Airport	IXB	Bagdogra
17	Vijayawada International Airport	VGA	Vijayawada
18	Kannur International Airport	CNN	Kannur
19	Coimbatore International Airport	CJB	Coimbatore
20	Pakyong Airport	PYG	Pakyong
21	Goa International Airport	GOI	Goa
22	Jammu Airport	IXJ	Jammu	N/A
23	Lengpui Airport	AJL	Aizawl
24	Cochin International Airport	COK	Cochin
25	Thiruvananthapuram International Airport	TRV	Thiruvananthapuram
26	Bir Tikendrajit International Airport	IMF	Imphal
27	Kempegowda International Airport	BLR	Bengaluru
28	Vadodara Airport	BDQ	Vadodara
29	Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport	IXA	Agartala
30	Birsa Munda Airport	IXR	Ranchi
31	Srinagar Airport	SXR	Srinagar
32	Tiruchirappalli International Airport	TRZ	Tirupati
33	Tirupati International Airport	TIR	Tirupati
34	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport	AMD	Ahmedabad
35	Veer Savarkar International Airport	IXZ	Port Blair
36	Gaya Airport	GAY	Gaya
37	Raja Bhoj Airport	BHO	Bhopal
38	Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport	NAG	Nagpur
39	Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport	VNS	Varanasi
40	Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport	BOM	Mumbai
41	Hindon Airport	HDO	Lucknow	N/A
42	Surat International Airport	STV	Surat
43	Visakhapatnam International Airport	VTZ	Visakhapatnam
44	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport	CCU	Kolkata
45	Jaipur International Airport	JAI	Jaipur
46	Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport	IXL	Leh
47	Madurai Airport	IXM	Madurai
48	Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport	IDR	Indore
49	Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport	GAU	Guwahati

🌍 Popular International Airports

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#	Airport Name	IATA Code	Country	Logo
1	Manston International	MSE	United Kingdom	N/A
2	Kunduz Airport	UND	Afghanistan
3	London City	LCY	United Kingdom	N/A
4	Fayzabad Airport	FBD	Afghanistan
5	Dubai Creek Seaplane Base (Heliport)	DCG	United Arab Emirates
6	Mawlānā Jalāl Ad-Din Muhammad Balkhī Intl Airport	MZR	Afghanistan
7	Benbecula	BEB	United Kingdom
8	Vlora International Airport	VLO	Albania
9	Sumburgh	LSI	United Kingdom	N/A
10	Porto Amboim Airport	PBN	Angola
11	Kirkwall	KOI	United Kingdom	N/A
12	London Stansted	STN	United Kingdom	N/A
13	Chaghcharan Airport	CCN	Afghanistan
14	Guernsey	GCI	United Kingdom	N/A
15	Luena Airport	LUO	Angola
16	Sheghnan Airport	SGA	Afghanistan
17	Waco Kungo Airport	CEO	Angola
18	Jamba Airport	JMB	Angola
19	Shirak International Airport	LWN	Armenia
20	Saurimo Airport	VHC	Angola	N/A
21	Kukës International Airport Zayed	KFZ	Albania
22	Heathrow	LHR	United Kingdom	N/A
23	Manchester	MAN	United Kingdom	N/A
24	Nili Airport	NLI	Afghanistan
25	Southampton	SOU	United Kingdom	N/A
26	Cambridge City	CBG	United Kingdom
27	Jersey	JER	United Kingdom	N/A
28	Andorra–La Seu D'Urgell Airport	LEU	Andorra
29	Farnborough	FAB	United Kingdom	N/A
30	Cafunfo Airport	CFF	Angola
31	Edinburgh	EDI	United Kingdom
32	Bristol	BRS	United Kingdom
33	Zaranj Airport	ZAJ	Afghanistan
34	Gardez Airport	GRG	Afghanistan
35	Uruzgan Airport	URZ	Afghanistan
36	London Luton	LTN	United Kingdom	N/A
37	Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport	KDH	Afghanistan
38	Wycombe Air Park	HYC	United Kingdom	N/A
39	East Midlands	EMA	United Kingdom
40	Dundo Airport	DUE	Angola
41	Kapanda Airport	KNP	Angola
42	Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport	HEA	Afghanistan	N/A
43	Menongue Airport	SPP	Angola
44	City Of Derry	LDY	United Kingdom
45	Maymana Airport	MMZ	Afghanistan
46	Chitato Airport	PGI	Angola
47	Taloqan Airport	TQN	Afghanistan
48	Nzagi Airport	NZA	Angola
49	Lumbala Airport	GGC	Angola
50	Uíge Airport	UGO	Angola
51	Cornwall Airport Newquay	NQY	United Kingdom
52	Brighton City	ESH	United Kingdom
53	Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza	TIA	Albania
54	Wick John O'Groats	WIC	United Kingdom	N/A
55	Birmingham	BHX	United Kingdom
56	Sumbe Airport	NDD	Angola
57	Quatro De Fevereiro International Airport	LAD	Angola
58	Land's End	LEQ	United Kingdom	N/A
59	Syunik Airport	YUK	Armenia
60	Farah Airport	FAH	Afghanistan
61	Humberside Airport	HUY	United Kingdom	N/A
62	Albano Machado Airport	NOV	Angola
63	Bagram Air Base	OAI	Afghanistan
64	Blackpool Airport	BLK	United Kingdom
65	Kuran Wa Munjan Airport	KUR	Afghanistan
66	Stornoway	SYY	United Kingdom	N/A
67	Andorra La Vella	ALV	Andorra
68	Cuango-Luzamba Airport	LZM	Angola
69	Cuito Cuanavale Airport	CTI	Angola
70	Kabul International Airport	KBL	Afganistan
71	N'zeto Airport	ARZ	Angola
72	Luau Airport	UAL	Angola	N/A
73	Saint Mary's / Isles Of Scilly	ISC	United Kingdom	N/A
74	Dundee	DND	United Kingdom
75	Lubango Airport	SDD	Angola
76	Darwaz Airport	DAZ	Afghanistan
77	Bamyan Airport	BIN	Afghanistan
78	Catumbela Airport	CBT	Angola
79	Cabinda Airport	CAB	Angola
80	Benguela Airport	BUG	Angola
81	Joaquim Kapango Airport	SVP	Angola
82	Qala I Naw Airport	LQN	Afghanistan
83	Penzance Heliport	PZE	United Kingdom	N/A
84	Carlisle Lake District	CAX	United Kingdom
85	Malanje Airport	MEG	Angola
86	Norwich	NWI	United Kingdom	N/A
87	Bournemouth	BOH	United Kingdom
88	Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport	MSZ	Angola
89	V. C. Bird International Airport	ANU	Antigua And Barbuda
90	Tarinkot Airport	TII	Afghanistan
91	Negage Airport	GXG	Angola
92	Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central)	DWC	United Arab Emirates
93	Cardiff	CWL	United Kingdom
94	Exeter	EXT	United Kingdom
95	Ronaldsway	IOM	Isle Of Man	N/A
96	George Best Belfast City	BHD	United Kingdom	N/A
97	Lucapa Airport	LBZ	Angola
98	Newcastle International	NCL	United Kingdom	N/A
99	Sardeh Band Airport	SBF	Afghanistan
100	Inverness Airport	INV	United Kingdom	N/A
101	London Southend	SEN	United Kingdom	N/A
102	Ghazni Airport	GZI	Afghanistan
103	Coventry Airport Limited	CVT	United Kingdom
104	Khost International Airport	KHT	Afghanistan
105	Glasgow Prestwick	PIK	United Kingdom	N/A
106	Burton–Nibbs International Airport	BBQ	Antigua And Barbuda
107	Houari Boumediene Airport	ALG	Algeria
108	London Gatwick	LGW	United Kingdom	N/A
109	Jalalabad Airport	JAA	Afghanistan
110	Cazombo Airport	CAV	Angola
111	Teesside International	MME	United Kingdom	N/A
112	Sheberghan Airport	SBH	Afghanistan	N/A
113	Alderney	ACI	United Kingdom
114	Aberdeen International	ABZ	United Kingdom
115	Ondjiva Pereira Airport	VPE	Angola
116	Belfast International	BFS	United Kingdom
117	Khwahan Airport	KWH	Afghanistan
118	Leeds Bradford	LBA	United Kingdom	N/A
119	Soyo Airport	SZA	Angola
120	Dubai International Airport	DXB	United Arab Emirates
121	Urgun Airport	URN	Afghanistan
122	Liverpool John Lennon	LPL	United Kingdom	N/A
123	N'dalatando Airport	NDF	Angola
124	Zvartnots International Airport	EVN	Armenia
125	Glasgow	GLA	United Kingdom	N/A
126	Oxford	OXF	United Kingdom	N/A
127	Dirico Airport	DRC	Angola
128	Sharana Airstrip	OAS	Afghanistan

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where is Bagdogra International Airport located?
Bagdogra Airport is located near Siliguri, in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India.

2. How far is Bagdogra Airport from Gangtok?
It is approximately 125 km away, taking around 4 hours by road.

3. Does Bagdogra Airport have international flights?
Yes, Bagdogra has limited international flights to Paro (Bhutan) and Bangkok, and may expand in the future.

4. Which airlines operate from Bagdogra?
Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Vistara, and Druk Air operate regular flights from Bagdogra.

5. What is the best time to travel through Bagdogra?
The ideal time is October to May, when weather conditions are pleasant for hill travel.