Flying from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): what you need to know
The timezone in Lusaka is UTC+2, which is three hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.
To ensure you get on your CCU to LUN flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. 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.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Hamad International Airport is a popular stopover on the CCU to LUN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
516 € is the lowest price for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight. Return flights start from 910 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CCU to LUN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
75.9% of flights that take off from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport from central Kolkata, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to CCU:
Arriving at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
If you're landing on a late Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near LUN:
Explore without limits with a Kenneth Kaunda International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Lusaka and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to central Lusaka
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to the centre of Lusaka has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Lusaka. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport for October if you'd like to go to Lusaka during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CCU to LUN in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Zambia
Kitwe is just one of the many places in Zambia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Lusaka. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include United Church Of Zambia mukuba congregation, Seventh Day Adventist Church and Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd).
Ndola is another sought-after destination in Zambia and is around 274 kilometres north of Lusaka. No journey is complete without visiting Copperbelt Museum, Minsundu Recreational Park and Megatron's Encase.
