Travelling from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Kolkata two hours 30 minutes ahead of Kuwait.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your KWI to CCU flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kuwait International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between KWI and CCU include:
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kuwait International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight is Rs21,748. A return plane ticket right now is Rs72,601. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from KWI to CCU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from KWI to CCU.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuwait International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Handy information about Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Kuwait International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.62% of flights that depart KWI reach their destination on time.
To get to Kuwait International Airport from central Kuwait, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near KWI? If you're boarding an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Book a hotel near CCU if you're taking a late Kuwait International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel beyond Kolkata and discover places that are off the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Avis.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kolkata. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Kuwait International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from KWI to CCU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Patna is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
If there's time to check out another side of India, head for Ranchi, roughly 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park are among its highlights.
