Travelling from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Madinah.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MED to CCU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MED and CCU:
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight is Rs47,376. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs123,112. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MED to CCU, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
77.98% of flights that take off from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport from central Madinah, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near MED? If you've booked an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CCU if you're on a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab the keys to a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Avis. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Kolkata and experience places that fly under the radar.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Kolkata in April.
Before locking in your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 42ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MED to CCU in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of India
Patna is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Ranchi is another sought-after destination in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No journey is complete without experiencing Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.