Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Columbus: what you need to know
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located in Kolkata. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Columbus is nine hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CCU to Columbus flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata, CCU can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near CCU? If you're boarding an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, 75.9% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Columbus
Rs170,350 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs308,928. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from CCU to Columbus, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to the centre of Columbus takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to CMH if you're coming in on a late flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus. Select one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Avis and discover more of Columbus and beyond.
Give yourself a better shot at securing a great price by booking early. Reserving your ride from John Glenn Columbus International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from CCU to Columbus is a good idea.
The street address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) is about 26 kilometres from the centre of Columbus. Following your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus, it'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes.
There are some terrific places to lay your head within a short drive of LCK. Ease into relaxation mode at Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East after your CCU to Columbus flight.
Best time to go to Columbus
Travel to Columbus during peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 6ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from CCU to Columbus around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Columbus
After booking your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Columbus:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Ohio Statehouse, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and German Village are highlights which should be on every Columbus itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Columbus has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometres north-west of Columbus, a visit to Chicago will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 274 kilometres west of Columbus. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are highlights.