Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your EDI to CCU flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Hamad International Airport is a popular stopover on the EDI to CCU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
C$417 is the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$991. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from EDI to CCU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EDI to CCU.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Edinburgh Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Travel beyond Kolkata and discover new places with your own wheels. You can pick up a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Avis.
Reserving your ride from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Kolkata based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to CCU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
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