Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
The timezone in Bagdogra is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Riyadh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your RUH to IXB flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between RUH and IXB include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Currently, £92 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £250. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RUH to IXB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport to Bagdogra Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RUH to IXB.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that take off from RUH reach their destination on time.
To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Bagdogra Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to RUH:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a King Khaled 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 3 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Bagdogra. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Bagdogra Airport for April if you'd like to explore Bagdogra during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RUH to IXB sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bagdogra. Around 290 miles away to the south, check out popular attractions including Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Patna is another well-known destination in India and is around 210 miles west of Bagdogra. No journey is complete without seeing Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
