Travelling from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
The timezone in Bagdogra is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Ras al Khaimah.
Your RKT to IXB flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. Many travellers pass through Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
RM484 is currently the best price for a one-way Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. Return flights start from RM1,219. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RKT to IXB if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Bagdogra Airport.
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Handy information about Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 93.38% of flights that depart RKT land on time.
Central Ras al Khaimah to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Bagdogra Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near RKT:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IXB instead:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
From Bagdogra Airport, Bagdogra is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Bagdogra. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Ras Al Khaimah 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).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RKT to IXB in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Bagdogra, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey about 467 kilometres south to Kolkata to check off its leading attractions. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 338 kilometres west of Bagdogra, Patna is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.