Flying from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Kolkata 30 minutes behind Dhaka.
Each week, there are 203 Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, select the 07:30 Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 19:45 with Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your DAC to CCU flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Kolkata adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of India:
IndiGo is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a reliable 87.83% of services arriving on schedule, IndiGo has the best on-time record for DAC to CCU flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DAC and CCU:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chennai Airport
Tribhuvan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight is C$97. A return ticket is currently C$170. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from DAC to CCU, book your trip five months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DAC to CCU.
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Handy information about Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Of all flights departing from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, 68.82% arrive on time at their destination.
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Dhaka. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near DAC? If you're catching an early flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Pick up a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kolkata and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Kolkata. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Kolkata. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DAC to CCU in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Patna is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata, Ranchi is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
