Travelling from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Paro Airport (PBH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Bagdogra Airport to Paro Airport is 45 minutes.
The timezone in Paro is UTC+6, which is 30 minutes ahead of Bagdogra.
You can choose from three weekly Bagdogra Airport to Paro Airport flights. The 09:40 departure with Drukair is the earliest available. Drukair operates the latest service of the day at 09:40.
Your IXB to PBH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Paro (and then exploring more of Bhutan!) is a cinch with Drukair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bagdogra Airport to Paro Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Drukair on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Paro Airport (PBH)
At the moment, R 3,292 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bagdogra Airport to Paro Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,643. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from IXB to PBH, book your trip eight months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bagdogra Airport to Paro Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bagdogra Airport to Paro Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
73.66% of flights that depart Bagdogra Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Bagdogra Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Bagdogra. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IXB? If you've booked an early flight from Bagdogra Airport to Paro Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Paro Airport (PBH)
Consider staying in a hotel near PBH if you have a late Bagdogra Airport to Paro Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Paro Airport (PBH) to central Paro
From Paro Airport, Paro is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Paro Airport (PBH)
May is the busiest month for flights from Bagdogra Airport to Paro Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Paro in April.
When reserving your flight from Bagdogra Airport to Paro Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paro, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IXB to PBH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bhutan
Paro is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Bhutan you should also see. Around 19 kilometres east of Paro, a visit to Thimphu will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Yangtse Tsho, Sangaygang – Phajoding Trail and Dechenphodrang Chorten.
Around 48 kilometres north-east of Paro, Punakha is another essential stop in Bhutan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sona Gasa, King's Winter Palace and Riverfront Punakha.
