Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Columbus: what you need to know
Columbus is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata, where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located. Columbus operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your flight from CCU to Columbus. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you have a passport from India, you'll need an embassy visa to enter United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
CCU is around 16 kilometres from central Kolkata. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 57 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to CCU? If you're catching an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Columbus
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus is C$851. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,543. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CCU to Columbus if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is around 13 kilometres from central Columbus. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CMH:
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
After your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 24 minutes by car. Central Columbus is approximately 26 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
You can also opt for public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 20 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head within a quick drive of LCK. Get into relaxation mode at Quality Inn & Suites South after your flight from CCU to Columbus.
Best time to go to Columbus
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus. July is the most popular month to visit Columbus. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Columbus is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from CCU to Columbus in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Columbus
Start your Columbus trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Ohio Statehouse are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Columbus to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at German Village.
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