Flying from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located in Kolkata. Based in the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from CCU to Melbourne. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from CCU to Melbourne with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You'll need an e-visa for Australia if you hold a passport from India and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Melbourne, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
CCU is about 16 kilometres from central Kolkata. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 57 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near CCU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Melbourne or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Melbourne
C$437 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Melbourne. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$908. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from CCU to Melbourne, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Melbourne across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 42 minutes.
Book a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Melbourne. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
After your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Melbourne has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
You can expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
Settle in and unpack not long after your flight from CCU to Melbourne at Little River Bed and Breakfast. This comfortable accommodation option is a quick drive from AVV.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Melbourne. To skip the crowds, travel to Melbourne in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Melbourne in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from CCU to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
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All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are attractions you won't want to skip in Melbourne.
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