Traveling from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport take 1 hour 6 minutes. Kolkata and Ranchi are in the same timezone (UTC+5:30), which means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
You can choose from 39 weekly flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. The 06:15 departure with IndiGo is the earliest you can take from IXR to CCU. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 21:15 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
IndiGo has direct flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to discover the sights in Kolkata — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IXR and CCU are:
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport
For a flight within India, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to show another kind of identification, like a driver's license or ID card. As soon as you've booked your cheap ticket from IXR to CCU, check your ID is valid before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
C$62 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. A return flight starts at C$118. These fares can change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from IXR to CCU, reserve your trip 11 months before the departure date.
Organize your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from IXR to CCU. You don't need to search every day to see if airfares have fallen. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Birsa Munda Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Ranchi. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 14 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near IXR. Whether you have an early flight from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Kolkata. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 40 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 57 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Kolkata in April.
Before locking in your flight from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from IXR to CCU around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Kolkata
After booking your flights from IXR to CCU, you'll want to find a hotel in Kolkata. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum are highlights which should be on every Kolkata itinerary.
Complete your Kolkata trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Kolkata vacation.
