Travelling from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Kolkata two hours 30 minutes behind Beijing.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PEK 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 like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Beijing Capital International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PEK and CCU include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Dubai Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Beijing Capital International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight is Rs69,545. A return ticket right now is Rs149,636. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from PEK to CCU, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PEK to CCU.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
When it comes to Beijing Capital International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.67% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Beijing to Beijing Capital International Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to PEK? If you're boarding an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Beijing Capital International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Explore beyond Kolkata and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own set of wheels. You can book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Avis.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to central Kolkata has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kolkata in April.
Book your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you'd like to go to Kolkata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 42ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PEK 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 discovered after you've experienced Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata, Ranchi is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
