Bagdogra Airport serves Siliguri and the entire Himalayan region of northern Bengal, approximately 16 km from Siliguri city centre.
It is the main access point to Darjeeling, Gangtok (Sikkim), and the eastern Himalayan mountains.
How to get to Bagdogra Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to IXB
Parking near Bagdogra Airport
The official parking area is positioned in front of the terminal.
Video surveillance is active, with reasonable rates.
How to get to Siliguri from IXB
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Bagdogra Airport
Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, although for Darjeeling and Gangtok many prefer a car with driver given the mountain road.
Bring driver's license, passport and credit card with you: the IDP is almost always an additional requirement.
Hotels near Bagdogra Airport
Near the airport
About 5 km from the terminal; prepaid taxis at the airport to the centre of Siliguri cost about 500-700 INR, 30-45 minutes.
Best for: Anyone who just needs to sleep one night before continuing at dawn towards Darjeeling or Sikkim.
- A few minutes from the terminal, useful before an early departure towards the mountains
- A paid airport shuttle run directly by the property
- An outlying, agricultural area, very few restaurants or shops within walking distance
- A simpler standard than the chains on Sevoke Road, with few reviews available
Sevoke Road and Hill Cart Road
About 14-21 km from the terminal depending on the hotel, 30-45 minutes by car; no direct train from the airport.
Best for: Anyone stopping in Siliguri for work or to arrange the ascent to Darjeeling or Sikkim and wanting an international chain standard.
- The street with the city's highest concentration of malls, restaurants and chain hotels
- A practical base for arranging the car or shared taxi to Darjeeling and Gangtok the next day
- Sevoke Road is busy and not very pedestrian-friendly, designed for those moving by car
- No real tourist attraction in the area: Siliguri is mainly a transit point
Recommended hotels
- Courtyard by Marriott Siliguri In Mallaguri, on Hill Cart Road, 14 km from the airport: it is the city's newest international chain hotel, with a 5-star standard. View availability
- Ramada Encore by Wyndham Siliguri Sevoke Road On the 2nd Mile of Sevoke Road, 17 km from the airport (about 33 minutes), a few steps from the Cosmos Mall and Vega Circle Mall shopping centres. View availability
- Lemon Tree Hotel Siliguri On Sevoke Road near Vega Mall, about 21 km from the airport: a gym, private parking and priority airport pick-up among the services. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Terminal guide
The terminal is compact in size but handles significant tourist traffic to the eastern Himalaya.
For flights, it is recommended to arrive with at least 2 hours in advance; Himalayan bad weather can cause delays, especially in winter.
Map of Bagdogra Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it possible to reach Bhutan from Bagdogra Airport?
Yes, overland: the Phuentsholing crossing is about 170 km away and is the most convenient entry point for organizing a tour of the Himalayan kingdom right after landing at Bagdogra.
Q. What is the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway?
The famous UNESCO World Heritage 'Toy Train,' which departs from the nearby New Jalpaiguri station and climbs up to Darjeeling along a scenic narrow-gauge track.
Q. How far is Gangtok (Sikkim) from Bagdogra Airport?
About 4 hours by car: it's the most common starting point for exploring Sikkim, which requires a special permit for foreign visitors (Protected Area Permit).
Q. Can bad weather cause delays at Bagdogra?
Yes, especially in winter and during the monsoon season: it's advisable to plan extra buffer time before important connections.
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