Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is seven hours 30 minutes behind Auckland.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your AKL to CCU flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between AKL and CCU include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Right now, C$609 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Auckland Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$1,160. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from AKL to CCU, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Auckland Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Finding cheap flights from AKL to CCU is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Auckland Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Auckland Airport, data shows 69.31% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Auckland to Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AKL? If you're boarding an early flight from Auckland Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Auckland Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Grab the keys to a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from leading outlets like Europcar or Avis. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Kolkata and experience places that fly under the radar.
Reserving your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Auckland Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Kolkata in April.
Book your flight from Auckland Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you'd like to visit Kolkata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AKL to CCU sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Kolkata, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel about 467 kilometres north-west to Patna to tick off its leading sights. From Mahatma Gandhi Setu to Bihar Museum and Golghar, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Ranchi is another essential stop in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No trip is complete without seeing Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.