Flying from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki three hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CCU to HEL flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CCU and HEL:
Hamad International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, C$525 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$950. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from CCU to HEL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CCU to HEL.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Of all flights leaving Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, 75.9% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport from central Kolkata, it takes about 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near CCU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Helsinki and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Helsinki in February.
Book your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to go to Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CCU to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.