Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Durham.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to CCU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
C$902 is the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$1,467. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to CCU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU reach their destination on time.
To reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you're landing on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CCU:
Grab a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and visit the lesser-known spots that'll make your trip unforgettable. Europcar and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kolkata and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to the centre of Kolkata has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kolkata. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you'd like to visit Kolkata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to CCU sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometres north-west of Kolkata, a trip to Patna will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata, Ranchi is another essential stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
