Traveling from Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
A direct flight from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport takes 1 hour 28 minutes (on average). Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30 — identical to Jharsuguda.
Flights from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport start from 17:45 — the earliest with IndiGo. The latest flight is the 19:55 option with IndiGo. In total, you can choose from 39 services every week between JRG and CCU.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Traveling to Kolkata (and then discovering more of India!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Finding a stopover for flights from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is simple with our handy search tool. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your available options. Indira Gandhi International Airport is a popular stopover when flying from JRG to CCU.
After booking your cheap ticket from JRG to CCU, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't required as you're traveling within India. As long as you have another identity document, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is C$71. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$145. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap flight tickets from JRG to CCU, reserve your trip 10 months ahead of the departure date.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)
To reach Veer Surendra Sai Airport from central Jharsuguda, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city center.
Want a handy hotel near JRG? If you're boarding an early flight from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you're on a late flight from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CCU:
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the center driving.
It takes around 57 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The quietest month for a flight from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Kolkata based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you'd like to visit Kolkata during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 42ºC.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JRG to CCU in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC and 29ºC then.
More about Kolkata
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kolkata right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from JRG to CCU:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum are essential stops on your Kolkata itinerary.
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