Flying from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to New York: what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4. The city is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata, where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from CCU to New York, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from CCU to New York. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
You will need an embassy visa for United States 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 you book your cheap ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to New York, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata, CCU can be reached in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 57 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to New York
C$730 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to New York. Return flights start from C$1,191. These fares may change based on demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CCU to New York. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York is around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to EWR if you're taking a late flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to New York. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
After your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to New York has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 48 minutes by car. Central New York is approximately 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near JFK. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from CCU to New York at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to New York
August is the busiest month for flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to New York. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to New York in February when things are quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to New York, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from CCU to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC.
More about New York
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All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are attractions you won't want to skip in New York.
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