Which airport should I fly into for Daltonganj?

The closest airport, Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Daltonganj?

The nearest is about 94 mi (151 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Daltonganj?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Daltonganj

The closest airports to Daltonganj, India: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Daltonganj, India is Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), about 94 mi (151 km) away — roughly 2 hr 11 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
IXR	Birsa Munda AirportRanchi, India	94 mi / 151 km	2 hr 11 min	Regional
VNS	Lal Bahadur Shastri AirportVaranasi, India	124 mi / 199 km	2 hr 52 min	Regional
PAT	Lok Nayak Jayaprakash AirportPatna, India	125 mi / 201 km	2 hr 54 min	Regional
JRG	Jharsuguda AirportJharsuguda, India	147 mi / 236 km	3 hr 25 min	Regional
AZH	Azamgarh AirportAzamgarh, India	158 mi / 254 km	3 hr 40 min	Regional
DGH	Deoghar AirportDeoghar, India	168 mi / 271 km	3 hr 55 min	Regional
IXD	Allahabad AirportAllahabad, India	175 mi / 282 km	4 hr 4 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) is the most convenient at about 94 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Daltonganj. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with IXR.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near IXR saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Daltonganj is Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), about 94 mi (151 km) away — roughly 2 hr 11 min by road.