Flying from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Bagdogra's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Guwahati.
Flights from GAU to IXB start at 09:05 — the earliest with Akasa Air. The last service of the day is at 17:05 with SpiceJet. Overall, there are 13 weekly Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your GAU to IXB flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as February, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Akasa Air is your ticket to exploring Bagdogra (and maybe even some other exciting corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Akasa Air.
With 66.67% of services landing as planned, SpiceJet is the most punctual carrier operating GAU to IXB flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GAU and IXB:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Dibrugarh Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight is £16. A return fare right now is £53. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GAU to IXB.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from GAU to IXB is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
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Handy information about Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
When it comes to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.9% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is around 12 miles from central Guwahati. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to GAU? If you're catching an early flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IXB instead:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
Bagdogra Airport is roughly 3 miles from the centre of Bagdogra. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Bagdogra in April.
When reserving your flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bagdogra, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GAU to IXB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Bagdogra has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. Around 290 miles south of Bagdogra, a visit to Kolkata will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Patna is another essential stop in India and is around 210 miles west of Bagdogra. No journey is complete without visiting Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.