Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul.
Your SAW to CCU flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAW and CCU:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Right now, ₹ 25,010 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 71,167. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SAW to CCU if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SAW to CCU.
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Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Of the departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% land on time at their destination.
To get to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport from central Istanbul, it takes around 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SAW:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Secure yourself a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from outlets like Europcar or Avis. With your own wheels, you can venture farther out of Kolkata and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
Reserving your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to central Kolkata has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Kolkata in April.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SAW to CCU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Patna is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata, Ranchi is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.