Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Beijing: what you need to know
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8. The city is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata, where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located.
Allow plenty of time to make your CCU to Beijing flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tick off a new city. When searching for flight tickets from CCU to Beijing, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
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Changi International Airport (SIN)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata, CCU can be reached in about 40 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near CCU? If you've booked an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Beijing, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, 75.9% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Beijing
Rs60,811 is currently the best price for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Beijing flight. A return flight ticket starts from Rs115,977. These prices may change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from CCU to Beijing, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Beijing throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 31 kilometres away.
If you have a late flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Beijing, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near PEK:
Venture beyond Beijing and explore places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport a few weeks ahead of your flight from CCU to Beijing. Prices generally rise as your departure date approaches.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Once your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Beijing has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near PKX. Unwind and get cosy after your CCU to Beijing flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
Visit Beijing in high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Beijing during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Beijing flight ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CCU to Beijing in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Beijing right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Beijing:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are top sights which should feature on every Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Porcelain house, Haihe River and Italian Style Town.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in China, consider Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are the start of reasons to visit.
