Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Kolkata five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your STN to CCU flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Stansted Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Many passengers pass through Dubai Airport when flying between STN and CCU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight is Rs75,365. A return fare right now is Rs148,867. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from STN to CCU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from STN to CCU.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Stansted Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
When it comes to Stansted Airport's on-time performance, 64.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Stansted Airport is about 64 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near STN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Stansted Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Consider booking a hotel near CCU if you're catching a late Stansted Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Europcar and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kolkata and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Kolkata in April.
When booking your flight from Stansted Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from STN to CCU sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kolkata has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 467 kilometres north-west of Kolkata, a trip to Patna will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Ranchi is another well-known destination in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No journey is complete without dropping by Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.