How to find cheap flights to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is ₹ 1,290. A round-trip plane ticket to CCU right now is ₹ 2,581.
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To pick up cheap tickets to Kolkata, where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located, book six months ahead. That's the general recommendation for landing the best bargains.
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Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes can often save you money. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Best time to go to Kolkata
May is usually the cheapest month to board a flight to Kolkata.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to CCU, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, look for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares available that month.
Fly to Kolkata in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to CCU, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Book your flight tickets to Kolkata then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 24ºC and 42ºC, April is when Kolkata is warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your time here.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
Travelling to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Kolkata in a single journey. Take a direct flight to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport with one of these major airlines:
Want to get some sleep or simply freshen up after your flight to CCU? These hotels close to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Getting to central Kolkata from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The distance from CCU to central Kolkata is about 16 kilometres.
Once you've landed from your flight to CCU, reaching the centre by car will take around 40 minutes.
Roughly 55 minutes is how long it'll take to make it there using public transport.
If you'd love to stay close to the action in Kolkata, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfy options:
Kolkata highlights
Victoria Memorial
Put this at the top of your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. You'll find it around 3 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
Howrah Bridge
Swing by Howrah Bridge and you'll be crossing off one of the best attractions in Kolkata. It's about 2 kilometres west of the centre.
Indian Museum
Find your way to this highlight next. Indian Museum is around 2 kilometres south-west of the centre and is one more essential Kolkata experience.
Complete your trip with a Kolkata car hire
Choose one of our car rentals in Kolkata and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.