Travelling from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Raipur and Kolkata are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 193 Swami Vivekananda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 08:25 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:45 with IndiGo.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your RPR to CCU flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Kolkata (and then exploring more of India!) is a cinch with IndiGo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo leads the way as the most punctual carrier for RPR to CCU flights, with 83.61% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RPR and CCU:
Biju Patnaik International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chennai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Currently, C$51 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Swami Vivekananda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$108. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from RPR to CCU by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from RPR to CCU.
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Handy information about Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
Of all flights leaving Swami Vivekananda Airport, 72.58% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Raipur to Swami Vivekananda Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Need a handy hotel near RPR? If you've booked an early flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Swami Vivekananda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Secure yourself a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from leading companies like Europcar or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Kolkata and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
Reserving your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 drive to the centre.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The quietest month for a flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Kolkata based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you want to visit Kolkata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RPR to CCU in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Kolkata has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometres north-west of Kolkata, a visit to Patna will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Ranchi is another essential stop in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No journey is complete without visiting Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.