Flying from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Guwahati and Kolkata are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from GAU to CCU start from 07:45 — the earliest with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 21:55 with SpiceJet. In total, there are 388 weekly Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flights.
Your GAU to CCU flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like February? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There are direct flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, so getting to Kolkata (and then seeing more of India!) is a breeze. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is IndiGo.
With 74.32% of services landing on schedule, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering GAU to CCU flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between GAU and CCU:
Aizawl Airport
Dimapur Airport
Imphal Municipal Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Right now, Rs12,120 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs24,838. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from GAU to CCU, book your journey five months ahead of your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
Of the flights that depart from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, 71.9% arrive on time at their destination.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Guwahati. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to GAU? If you've booked an early flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Pick up a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kolkata and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The quietest month for a flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Kolkata based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GAU to CCU sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Patna is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of 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. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
