Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
Bagdogra is 30 minutes ahead of Malé and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MLE to IXB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Velana International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. These are the top stopovers between MLE and IXB:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
160 € is currently the best price for a one-way Velana International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. A return flight starts from 273 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MLE to IXB if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Velana International Airport to Bagdogra Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MLE to IXB.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Velana International Airport to Bagdogra Airport.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Velana International Airport, 77.73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Velana International Airport from central Malé, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Velana International Airport to Bagdogra Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MLE:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Consider staying in a hotel near IXB if you have a late Velana International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
Bagdogra Airport to central Bagdogra has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Bagdogra in April.
The warmest month in Bagdogra is April, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Velana International Airport to Bagdogra Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MLE to IXB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Bagdogra has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres south of Bagdogra, a visit to Kolkata will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Patna is another standout destination in India and is around 338 kilometres west of Bagdogra. No journey is complete without dropping by Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.