How to find cheap flights to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Right now, 219 € is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Birsa Munda Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to IXR for 473 €.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to IXR rises or falls.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Ranchi, where Birsa Munda Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines tend to offer some awesome early bird deals.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Ranchi by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' box. This allows you to compare prices for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Ranchi, think about taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Birsa Munda Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Ranchi
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Ranchi in May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to IXR that suits your itinerary and budget.
If you want to experience Ranchi at its liveliest, book your flights to IXR for July. Being on holiday during peak seasons often means more things to do than at other times.
April is the least busy time of year to visit if you're after a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Ranchi then.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Ranchi is warmest in May, with averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
November gives you the best chance of sunshine. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Ranchi.
Rain is more likely during July, which gets around 26 days of wet weather.
Flying to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR): What you need to know
Take the fast track to Ranchi with IndiGo or Air India Express. These leading airlines operate direct flights to Birsa Munda Airport.
Think about booking your IXR plane ticket with IndiGo. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 62% of flights to this hub touching down on time.
When you step off the plane at IXR, you'll be in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to IXR. Choose any of these stays near Birsa Munda Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Birsa Munda Airport has an on-time rating of 64%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Getting to central Ranchi from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Central Ranchi is about 5 kilometres from IXR.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to IXR, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.
Ranchi is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to add to your short list:
Ranchi highlights
These top sights should be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Ranchi:
Hudru Falls: A classic place to start your city tour, this landmark is around 8 kilometres north-east of the city centre.
Rock Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 3 kilometres north of the centre. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Ranchi.
Jagannath Temple: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A top landmark, it's around 8 kilometres south-west of the heart of Ranchi.
How to get to Bokāro from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Going directly to Bokāro? From IXR, it'll take around 2 hours 55 minutes to drive there. The city is about 105 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Hazaribagh
If Hazaribagh is where your trip takes you, it's about 72 kilometres from Birsa Munda Airport.
It takes 2 hours 10 minutes or so to drive to Hazaribagh.
Explore more of India
In the mood to keep exploring? Patna will add something special to your trip to India. It's around 257 kilometres north of Ranchi and features Jangi Masjid - جنگی مسجد, Jama Masjid - جامع مسجد and Devi temple.
Another city in India that could easily become a favourite is Jamshedpur. From Ranchi, it's around 105 kilometres south-east and serves up highlights like Mughal Garden and Rock Garden. Swing by Birla Temple too.
Round out your journey with Durgapur. Roughly 209 kilometres east of Ranchi, Jama Masjid, B-Zone Major Park and Ram Mandir make the trip worthwhile.