Bagdogra Airport (IXB) — complete Siliguri airport guide
Quick answer: Bagdogra Airport (IXB) near Siliguri is the primary air gateway to Darjeeling, Gangtok (Sikkim), Kalimpong and the Dooars. It is a defence-run civil enclave, so daytime-weighted operations and stricter security apply. From here it is roughly 3 hours by road to Darjeeling and 4–5 hours to Gangtok.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · airport facts cross-checked against the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the airport operator · live Siliguri fares are found in the FlightGPT search above.
Siliguri airport (IXB) — quick facts
- IATA / ICAO code: IXB / VEBD
- City served: Siliguri, West Bengal
- Distance to city: ≈ 16 km to Siliguri; ~3 hrs to Darjeeling, ~4–5 hrs to Gangtok
- Operator: Airports Authority of India (AAI) / civil enclave
- Traffic: ~3 million passengers a year, the eastern Himalaya gateway.
Terminals at Siliguri airport
A single civil-enclave terminal, recently expanded, handling domestic flights plus limited regional international (Bhutan/Thailand) services. Onward hill travel is by shared jeep or private taxi.
How to get from Siliguri airport to the city
- Pre-paid taxis and shared jeeps from the terminal to Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong and the Dooars.
- App cabs to Siliguri town.
Airlines flying from Siliguri (IXB)
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestically, with seasonal regional services.
Lounges at IXB
Limited lounge facilities; check current availability before travel.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Bagdogra Airport (IXB) from Siliguri city?
Bagdogra Airport is about 16 km to Siliguri; ~3 hrs to Darjeeling, ~4–5 hrs to Gangtok from Siliguri.
How many terminals does Siliguri airport (IXB) have, and which should I use?
A single civil-enclave terminal, recently expanded, handling domestic flights plus limited regional international (Bhutan/Thailand) services. Onward hill travel is by shared jeep or private taxi.
How do I get from Siliguri airport to the city?
Pre-paid taxis and shared jeeps from the terminal to Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong and the Dooars. App cabs to Siliguri town.
Which airlines fly from Siliguri (IXB)?
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestically, with seasonal regional services.
Does IXB airport have lounges?
Limited lounge facilities; check current availability before travel.
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