Flying from Melbourne to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Melbourne to Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
The timezone in Bagdogra is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Bagdogra Airport is located in Bagdogra.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to IXB. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to visit a new place or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to IXB, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) is an option when you're setting off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Bagdogra Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to IXB flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport get to their destination on schedule. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Bagdogra Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near IXB and shut your eyes sooner:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
Bagdogra Airport is roughly 2 kilometres from central Bagdogra. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
At the moment, $809 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bagdogra Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,416. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to IXB. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Bagdogra Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Melbourne to IXB.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Bagdogra. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Melbourne to IXB flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Bagdogra, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 38ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Bagdogra Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC and 25ºC.
More about Bagdogra
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Bagdogra right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Bagdogra Airport:
Shree Shree Tarai Iswar Shiv Mandir. And Good Shepherd Cathedral Church are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Bagdogra itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at new gossainpur kali mandir.
Explore more of India
Bhagalpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Bagdogra. Around 209 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including P. K. Das's Driftwood Museum & Park, Bhagwaan Vasupujya Jain Shwetambar Glass Temple and Sri Hanuman Ji Mandir.
If there's time to check out another major stop in India, consider Muzaffarpur, roughly 306 kilometres west of Bagdogra. Maa Durga Temple Mai Asthana, Maa Vaishno Devi Mandir Muzaffarpur and Vaishno Devi Mandir, Gannipur are highlights.
