Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
Bagdogra's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Bagdogra two hours 30 minutes ahead of Doha.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your DOH to IXB flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between DOH and IXB:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
$228 is the best price for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. Return flights start at $549. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DOH to IXB if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Bagdogra Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DOH to IXB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hamad International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
83.59% of flights leaving Hamad International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from DOH.
To reach Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near DOH? If you're catching an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hamad International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IXB instead:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
From Bagdogra Airport, Bagdogra is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Bagdogra in April.
Lock in your flight from Hamad International Airport to Bagdogra Airport for April if you want to go to Bagdogra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DOH to IXB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Bagdogra. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Around 338 kilometres west of Bagdogra, Patna is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.