Flying from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Varanasi.
Choose from 150 weekly Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flights. The 09:55 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight you can take. IndiGo operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
To ensure you catch your VNS to CCU flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
IndiGo has direct flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Kolkata — and maybe even more of India if time allows.
IndiGo is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates VNS to CCU flights is IndiGo. Its services land without delay 67.21% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Currently, Rs17,083 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs33,735. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from VNS to CCU.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, data shows 55.22% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport from central Varanasi, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to VNS:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Reserve a hotel close to CCU if you're on a late Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Europcar and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kolkata and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The quietest month for a flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Kolkata based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from VNS to CCU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Kolkata has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-west of Kolkata, a trip to Patna will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
If there's time to check out another side of India, consider Ranchi, roughly 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park are the start of reasons to visit.
