Flying from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) taking off from here.
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located in Kolkata.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to CCU.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Melbourne to CCU that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEL and CCU include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to CCU flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport reach their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near CCU:
Travel farther out of Kolkata and discover off-the-radar places with your own wheels. You can pick up a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Avis.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Kolkata. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Right now, Rs81,275 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs155,154. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to CCU. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU). Plan your visit to Kolkata in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Melbourne to CCU flight ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kolkata to range from 24ºC to 42ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC.
More about Kolkata
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kolkata right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Trip to Sundarbans are top attractions which should be on any good Kolkata itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've done Kolkata, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey around 225 kilometres west to Jamshedpur to tick off its popular sights. From Mughal Garden to Rock Garden and Birla Temple, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Durgapur is another sought-after destination in India and is around 153 kilometres north-west of Kolkata. No journey is complete without dropping by Jama Masjid, B-Zone Major Park and Ram Mandir.
