Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
The timezone in Bagdogra is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Phuket.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HKT to IXB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd love to explore a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Phuket International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport is a popular stop between HKT and IXB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Currently, 128 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 324 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from HKT to IXB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Phuket International Airport to Bagdogra Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HKT to IXB.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Phuket International Airport to Bagdogra Airport.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Of all flights departing from Phuket International Airport, 65.93% land on time at their destination.
To get to Phuket International Airport from central Phuket, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to HKT? If you're catching an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
If you're coming in on a late Phuket International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near IXB:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
Bagdogra Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Bagdogra. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bagdogra in April.
Book your flight from Phuket 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).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKT to IXB in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Bagdogra, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel around 467 kilometres south to Kolkata to tick off its must-visit sights. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 338 kilometres west of Bagdogra, Patna is another favourite stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
