Flight tickets from Chennai to Bagdogra

Airport information from Chennai to Bagdogra

Departure

Arrival

Getting to Chennai Airport

• Chennai Airport is 7 kilometres south of the city.
• It has two terminals; domestic flights operate from Terminal 1.
• You can get to Chennai Airport by pre-paid taxi, app based cab service, or auto-rickshaw on the GST Road.
• Local buses and trains also connect various parts of the city to the airport.

Travelling from Bagdogra Airport

• Bagdogra Airport is well connected to the city by pre-paid taxis. Both the Bagdogra railway station and the bus stand are at a distance of about 4 kilometres from the airport. You can get to both these places by taxi or auto-rickshaw. The railway station is connected by local bus service as well. Facilities at Chennai and Bagdogra Airports
• The domestic terminal at Chennai Airport has many facilities that make travel comfortable. Passengers can expect two lounges, internet and Wi-Fi services, telecommunication centres with phone, fax and photocopy machines, business and conferencing, free trolleys, baggage wrapping, facilities for aged and physically challenged passengers, basic medical care, retail stores and duty free shopping, travel desks, ATMs, banks, smoking rooms, restrooms, baby care room, restaurants, bars and cafes, and transit hotels.
• Bagdogra Airport is hooked up with most basic amenities like free trolleys, baggage services, assistance for aged and physically challenged passengers, a snack and beverages bar, duty free shops, phone services, restrooms, and basic medical care.

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Tips on how to make the best of your flight journey from Chennai to Bagdogra

There are no direct flights from Chennai to Bagdogra. The average flight, with one stop, takes about 4 hours to get to Bagdogra. Bagdogra is surrounded by pretty tea gardens and plantations. The top places for tourists to visit in and around Bagdogra are the Coronation Bridge, Madhuban Park, Science City, Surya Sen Park, Umrao Singh Boat Club and local temples. Read our article Kolkata's best restaurants that serve authentic Bengali cuisine for what to gorge on during your trip to West Bengal.

Weather in Bagdogra

Bagdogra can be visited through the year, depending on what you are looking for. Summer, from March to May, is not very harsh – given Bagdogra's proximity to the mountains – though a few days may see highs of around 38 degrees Celsius. This time sees a lot of tourist flow in the region. Monsoon months start in July and last till October; followed by winter between November and February. Monsoon and winter months are both great times to visit as well – the rains bringing a freshness to the area and the winter months being comfortable for outdoor sightseeing.

Cost of Living in Bagdogra

Bagdogra is best traversed by local taxi or auto-rickshaw. Taxi tariffs start at INR 10 per kilometer and a lunch meal for 1 in an inexpensive restaurant can cost around INR 150.

Modes of payment accepted in Bagdogra

All establishments accept Indian Rupees while most shops accept cards.

Must try dishes in Bagdogra

Given its location, cuisine in Bagdogra is greatly influenced by different regions around it. Try the popular Tibetan snack momo or the hot noodle soup thukpa. Get a taste of Bengali and Nepali cuisine with the dum aloo, Nepali thali, kakro ka achaar and kinema. Dalle is a typically Derjeeling pickle. You can even dig into Naga cuisine in this region.

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Documents required to travel from Chennai to Bagdogra

Passengers travelling from Chennai to Bagdogra may carry any one of the following documents as proof of identity

• Valid passport
• Pan card
• Valid driving license
• Aadhaar card
• Election photo identification card
• In case of children, their school identification card or any other photo identification proof
• In case of infants, a valid birth certificate

Major airlines that operate from Chennai to Bagdogra

Vistara, Air India, SpiceJet, Jet Airways and IndiGo