Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Bristol and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your BRS to CCU flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight is 351 €. A return plane ticket right now is 674 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BRS to CCU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Bristol Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
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Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
69.8% of flights that leave from Bristol Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Bristol Airport from central Bristol, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bristol Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BRS:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CCU if you have a late Bristol Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab the keys to a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Kolkata and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bristol Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Kolkata in April.
Book your flight from Bristol Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you'd like to explore Kolkata during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BRS to CCU in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres north-west of Kolkata, a visit to Patna will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Ranchi is another well-known destination in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No trip is complete without experiencing Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
