Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Athens.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ATH to CCU flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATH and CCU:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Currently, 215 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 440 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ATH to CCU, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ATH to CCU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Book a hotel close to CCU if you have a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab the keys to a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from top outlets like Europcar or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can venture farther out of Kolkata and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks ahead.
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 about 40 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by 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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Kolkata. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you want to explore 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 ATH to CCU sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kolkata has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-west of Kolkata, a visit to Patna will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata, Ranchi is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
