Flying from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Ranchi.
Flights from IXR to CCU start at 07:55 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last service of the day is at 21:15 with IndiGo. In total, you can take your pick of 39 weekly Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your IXR to CCU flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
IndiGo has direct flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Kolkata — and maybe even more of India if you have time.
IndiGo is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for IXR to CCU flights is IndiGo.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IXR and CCU:
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Right now, ₹ 3,679 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 6,884. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book eight months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IXR to CCU.
The cheapest month for flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IXR to CCU.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Handy information about Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
When it comes to Birsa Munda Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Birsa Munda Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Ranchi. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near IXR? If you're catching an early flight from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Consider booking a hotel near CCU if you're taking a late Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab the keys to a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Avis. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Kolkata and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to central Kolkata has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kolkata. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you want to visit Kolkata during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 42ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IXR to CCU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've visited Kolkata, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel about 467 kilometres north-west to Patna to tick off its popular sights. From Mahatma Gandhi Setu to Bihar Museum and Golghar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Ranchi is another must-experience destination in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No trip is complete without seeing Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
