Travelling from Amman to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Amman. Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Amman to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) leaving from here.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located in Kolkata. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Amman.
To ensure you catch your flight from Amman to CCU, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Amman to CCU leaving from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
To get to AMM from central Amman, it takes about 45 minutes to drive the 40 kilometres or so.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Queen Alia International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Amman to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Queen Alia International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from AMM land on schedule 85.48% of the time.
About Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Amman to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Travel farther out of Kolkata and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own wheels. You can grab a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Avis.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Amman to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
The centre of Kolkata is roughly 13 kilometres from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
It takes around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Rs88,499 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Amman to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. A return flight starts from Rs150,740. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Amman to CCU, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Amman to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Amman to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
April is the quietest month for flights from Amman to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Kolkata based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your Amman to CCU flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Amman to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in January when temperatures are between 15ºC and 29ºC.
More about Kolkata
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kolkata right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Amman to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Trip to Sundarbans are popular attractions which should feature on any good Kolkata itinerary.
Explore more of India
Kolkata has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres west of Kolkata, a trip to Jamshedpur will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Mughal Garden, Rock Garden and Birla Temple.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in India, head for Durgapur, roughly 153 kilometres north-west of Kolkata. Jama Masjid, B-Zone Major Park and Ram Mandir are among the biggest draws.