Flights to Dārjiling
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Dārjiling is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 40 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,035 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Taplejung Airport (TPJ, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | 40 km (25 mi) | 9,035 ft | 412 ft |
| Taplejung Airport (regional) | TPJ | 67 km (42 mi) | 2,313 ft | 7,990 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,035 ft, IXB handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 412 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Dārjiling
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dārjiling to Lahore | Pakistan | 1,439 km (894 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Dārjiling to Delhi | India | 1,099 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Dārjiling to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 428 km (266 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Dārjiling to Hyderabad | India | 1,472 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Dārjiling to Kunming | China | 1,460 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Dārjiling to Kolkata | India | 497 km (309 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Dārjiling to Yangon | Myanmar | 1,398 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Dārjiling to Chattogram | Bangladesh | 634 km (394 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Dārjiling to Jaipur | India | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Dārjiling to Kanpur | India | 789 km (490 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Dārjiling to Gazipur | Bangladesh | 401 km (249 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Dārjiling to Gujranwala | Pakistan | 1,474 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Dārjiling to Lucknow | India | 728 km (452 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Dārjiling to Nagpur | India | 1,138 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Dārjiling to Indore | India | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Dārjiling to Bhopal | India | 1,171 km (728 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Dārjiling to Rasapūdipalem | India | 1,152 km (716 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Dārjiling to Patna | India | 351 km (218 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Dārjiling to Ludhiana | India | 1,281 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Dārjiling to Khulna | Bangladesh | 488 km (303 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Dārjiling to Kathmandu | Nepal | 300 km (187 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Dārjiling to Agra | India | 1,014 km (630 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Dārjiling to Shanghai | China | 3,245 km (2,016 mi) | about 4 h 55 min |
| Dārjiling to Chongqing | China | 1,811 km (1,125 mi) | about 3 h 4 min |
| Dārjiling to Chengdu | China | 1,589 km (988 mi) | about 2 h 47 min |
| Dārjiling to Beijing | China | 2,958 km (1,838 mi) | about 4 h 33 min |
| Dārjiling to Guangzhou | China | 2,549 km (1,584 mi) | about 4 h 1 min |
| Dārjiling to Shenzhen | China | 2,647 km (1,645 mi) | about 4 h 9 min |
| Dārjiling to Istanbul | Turkey | 5,573 km (3,463 mi) | about 7 h 54 min |
| Dārjiling to Tianjin | China | 2,993 km (1,860 mi) | about 4 h 35 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Dārjiling?
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is the closest large airport at 40 km (25 mi). The others, TPJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is IXB from Dārjiling city centre?
40 km (25 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Dārjiling on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.