Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Milan: what you need to know
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1. The city is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata, where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from CCU to Milan. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from CCU to Milan, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you hold a passport from India, you'll need an embassy visa to enter Italy. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Milan for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before you fly.
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata, CCU can be reached in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 57 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CCU? If you're catching an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Milan, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Milan
C$364 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Milan. Return flights start at C$823. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CCU to Milan, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 45 minutes.
It typically takes 53 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel near MXP if you have a late flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Milan. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) is about 64 kilometres from central Milan. Following your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Milan, it'll take you around 58 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near BGY. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from CCU to Milan:
Best time to go to Milan
July is the busiest month for flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Milan. To escape the crowds, head for Milan in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Milan in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from CCU to Milan in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Milan
Start your Milan trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Milan, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano and Milan Cathedral are just two of the top attractions to put on your Milan travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
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