What is the nearest airport to Sikkim?

The nearest airport to Sikkim is Taplejung (TPJ) Airport which is 93.4 km away. Other nearby airports include Paro (PBH) (99 km), Bagdogra (IXB) (119.7 km), Bhadrapur (BDP) (137.6 km) and Biratnagar (BIR) (186.3 km).

How long does it take to get to Gangtok from the Airport?

It takes 5h 9m to get from Gangtok to Bagdogra (IXB) Airport.

How do I get to Gangtok?

We recommend flying to Bagdogra (IXB) Airport, which is 76.7 km away from Gangtok. The bus from Bagdogra (IXB) to Gangtok takes 5h 9m.

Where can I stay near Sikkim?

There are eight+ hotels available in Sikkim.

How to get to Sikkim from 5 nearby airports

Airports near Sikkim

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Duration	5h 9m
Distance	120 km
Average price	₹1,652
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

5h 9m

Distance

120 km

Average price

₹1,652

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Sikkim

The nearest airport to Sikkim is Bagdogra (IXB). Sikkim Nationalised Transport operates a bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stop every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹270 - ₹600 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Apsara Bus Service also services this route every 4 hours.

Recommended airport

Bagdogra (IXB)
1. bus
Fastest
5h 9m
Cheapest
₹646–1,044

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Other nearby airports

Biratnagar (BIR)
1. taxi
2. bus
3. bus
4. bus
11h 37m
Bhadrapur (BDP)
1. car
2. bus
5h 43m
₹834–1,414
Paro (PBH)
1. taxi
2. bus
3. unknown
4. bus
5. bus
6. bus
17h 38m
Taplejung (TPJ)
1. car
5h 28m
₹2,965–4,283

Important airports for Sikkim

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Paro Airport
80.7 km

Frequently asked questions

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