The airport is about 12 km from Siliguri; taxis connect in about 20 minutes; the mountain road to Darjeeling takes about 3 hours by shared jeep.
Things to do at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
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Things to do in Bagdogra Airport
Bagdogra Airport is the gateway to some of the eastern Himalayas' most extraordinary destinations. Darjeeling, the historic British hill station with views of Kangchenjunga (world's third-highest peak) and world-famous tea gardens, is about 70 km north. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim with its Buddhist monasteries and Himalayan viewpoints, is about 120 km east. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train), a UNESCO World Heritage narrow-gauge steam line, runs from the foothills to Darjeeling in one of India's most scenic rail journeys.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Bagdogra Airport
- The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) is bookable from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station for the full 7-hour journey, or from Darjeeling for shorter heritage joyrides.
- Book Darjeeling accommodation well ahead during peak seasons (April–May and September–October) — the hill station fills completely.
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Browse lounges at IXB
Discover Sanctifly partner lounges at Bagdogra Airport (IXB). Book access with your points.Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
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You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
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Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.