Travelling from Washington DC to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU): What you need to know
Kolkata is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC. Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport is located in Kolkata, which follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Washington DC to CCU.
Peak months like April or holiday times such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and CCU include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Washington DC to CCU flight? Kick back in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to arrive by car and 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive without delays. At BWI, that rate is 77%.
About Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Grab a Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Europcar and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kolkata and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Washington DC to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU)
Rs94,966 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport. A return flight starts at Rs253,889. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU). October is the busiest month to visit Kolkata. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in September.
When booking your Washington DC to CCU plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 42ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC.
More about Kolkata
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kolkata:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Trip to Sundarbans are leading attractions which should be on every Kolkata itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've done Kolkata, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel around 225 kilometres west to Jamshedpur to check off its leading attractions. From Mughal Garden to Rock Garden and Birla Temple, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Durgapur is another standout destination in India and is around 153 kilometres northwest of Kolkata. No trip is complete without a visit to Jama Masjid, B-Zone Major Park and Ram Mandir.
