Travelling from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU).
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located in Kolkata.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to CCU. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from Melbourne to CCU leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
From the centre of Melbourne, MEL is around 24 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to get there.
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About Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near CCU:
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 driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 57 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Rs78,504 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just Rs156,992. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from Melbourne to CCU, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
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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. To escape the crowds, visit Kolkata in April when it's quieter.
Schedule your flight from Melbourne to CCU for April if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kolkata to range from 24ºC to 42ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in January when temperatures average between 15ºC and 29ºC.
More about Kolkata
Start your Kolkata trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Victoria Memorial and Howrah Bridge are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Kolkata to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Indian Museum.
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