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Dibrugarh, India

Dibrugarh is a city in the Indian state of Assam, located 435 km east of the state capital Dispur. It is the 2nd capital of Assam and serves as the headquarters of the Dibrugarh district in Upper Assam.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Assam, India.
  • Served by Along Airport (IXV).

History

Dibrugarh is a city in the Indian state of Assam, located 435 km east of the state capital Dispur. It is the 2nd capital of Assam and serves as the headquarters of the Dibrugarh district in Upper Assam. Dibrugarh also serves as the headquarters of the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council, which is the governing council of the Sonowal Kachari tribe. The historic town of Dibrugarh was formally announced as the second city of Assam on 7 March 2024 with the formation of the Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation by dissolving the municipal board.

Airports

Dibrugarh Airport (DIB) 10 km to the centre
Dibrugarh, AS, IN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, Air Sahara, Jet Airways) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Guwahati, Kolkata, Dimapur (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • Air India Limited AI (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Dimapur, Kolkata
  • IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 2 routes: Guwahati, Kolkata
  • Air Sahara S2 (737-800) · 1 route: Guwahati*
  • Jet Airways 9W (737-800) · 1 route: Guwahati*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Along Airport (IXV) 78 km to the centre
AR, IN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport (IXI) 83 km to the centre
Lilabari, AS, IN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Pasighat Airport (IXT) 77 km to the centre
Pasighat, AR, IN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Daporijo Airport (DEP) 88 km to the centre
Daporijo, AR, IN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Dinjan Airfield 36 km to the centre
Baghbari Gaon, AR, IN
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Along Airport (IXV); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DIB has direct flights to 3 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Guwahati, Kolkata, Dimapur). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dibrugarh, India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Tours & experiences