Travelling from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata is two hours 30 minutes behind Chongqing and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your CKG to CCU flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between CKG and CCU include:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
At the moment, 174 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 389 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CKG to CCU, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CKG to CCU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
You'll find CKG at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from CKG arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.1% of the time.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Chongqing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to CKG:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Consider staying in a hotel near CCU if you have a late Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Europcar and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kolkata and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
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 driving.
It takes around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Kolkata. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CKG to CCU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 parts of India you should also see. About 467 kilometres north-west of Kolkata, a visit to Patna will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading 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.
