Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok.
Flights from BKK to CCU start at 02:40 — the first with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 23:45 with Thai Airways International. In total, there are 41 weekly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your BKK to CCU flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, so jetting off to Kolkata (and then discovering more of India!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is IndiGo.
With an impressive 85.71% of services landing on schedule, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering BKK to CCU flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BKK and CCU:
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Biju Patnaik International Airport
Gaya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight is 108 €. A round-trip fare is currently 199 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from BKK to CCU by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
67.87% of flights that take off from Suvarnabhumi Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near BKK:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you're arriving on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near CCU:
Set yourself up with a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from popular companies like Europcar or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Kolkata and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
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 reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The quietest month for a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Kolkata based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you'd like to go to Kolkata during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BKK to CCU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Kolkata has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-west of Kolkata, a trip to Patna will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata, Ranchi is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
