Flying from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Tokyo is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata, where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located. Tokyo observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your CCU to Tokyo flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more 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.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from CCU to Tokyo. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Kolkata, CCU can be reached in about 40 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near CCU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Tokyo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
75.9% of flights that leave from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Tokyo
Rs55,612 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Tokyo flight. A return flight ticket right now is Rs111,538. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from CCU to Tokyo, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to the centre of Tokyo takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Tokyo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Haneda Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and venture far and wide through Tokyo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Haneda Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from CCU to Tokyo.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Narita International Airport (NRT) is about 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. After your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Tokyo, it'll take you around 1 hour to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Following your CCU to Tokyo flight, settle in at a hotel close to NRT. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire make picking up a Narita International Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from NRT four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
You'll find Narita International Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
Travel to Tokyo in high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Tokyo in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Tokyo flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CCU to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC and 20ºC.
More about Tokyo
After booking your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Tokyo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Senso-ji Temple Yogodo, Tokyo Tower and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are top attractions which should feature on any good Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Tokyo, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Travel about 402 kilometres west to Osaka to tick off its leading sights. From Osaka Castle to Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Nagoya is another standout destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.