Which airport should I fly into for Jumri Tilaiyā?

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

How far is the airport from Jumri Tilaiyā?

The nearest is about 74 mi (119 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 Jumri Tilaiyā?

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 Jumri Tilaiyā

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

The nearest airport to Jumri Tilaiyā, India is Deoghar Airport (DGH), about 74 mi (119 km) away — roughly 1 hr 43 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
DGH	Deoghar AirportDeoghar, India	74 mi / 119 km	1 hr 43 min	Regional
IXR	Birsa Munda AirportRanchi, India	78 mi / 126 km	1 hr 49 min	Regional
PAT	Lok Nayak Jayaprakash AirportPatna, India	85 mi / 136 km	1 hr 58 min	Regional
DBR	Darbhanga AirportDarbhanga, India	124 mi / 200 km	2 hr 53 min	Regional
JKR	Janakpur AirportJanakpur, Nepal	159 mi / 256 km	3 hr 42 min	Regional
RJB	Rajbiraj AirportRajbiraj, Nepal	163 mi / 262 km	3 hr 47 min	Regional
LDA	Malda AirportMalda, India	168 mi / 270 km	3 hr 54 min	Regional
BIR	Biratnagar AirportBiratnagar, Nepal	178 mi / 287 km	4 hr 9 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Deoghar Airport (DGH) is the most convenient at about 74 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 Jumri Tilaiyā. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with DGH.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near DGH 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 Jumri Tilaiyā is Deoghar Airport (DGH), about 74 mi (119 km) away — roughly 1 hr 43 min by road.