Flying from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for around 1 hour 28 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Kolkata and Varanasi share the same timezone — UTC+5:30.
For the first departure, take the 07:55 flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. If you'd like to set off later, the last flight departs at 21:30. With 150 weekly flights from VNS to CCU, you can select the timing that works best for you.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
IndiGo runs 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 — plus maybe even more of India if time allows.
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from VNS to CCU, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't necessary since you're travelling within India. As long as you have some other proof of identity, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is $74. The cheapest price for a return flight is $132. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from VNS to CCU.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
To reach Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport from central Varanasi, it takes about 36 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
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Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Book a hotel close to CCU if you're catching a late flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Kolkata. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 40 minutes.
It takes roughly 57 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Kolkata in April.
When reserving your flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 42ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VNS to CCU in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC and 29ºC then.
More about Kolkata
Once you've booked your flights from VNS to CCU, you'll need to find a place to stay in Kolkata. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum are highlights which should be on every Kolkata itinerary.
Complete your Kolkata trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Kolkata.