Flying from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Gaya Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Gaya.
Flights from GAY to CCU start from 16:30 — the first with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 16:30 with IndiGo. Overall, there are 35 weekly Gaya Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your GAY to CCU flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Kolkata (and perhaps some other exciting parts of India!). Browse the direct flights from Gaya Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
Among carriers operating GAY to CCU flights, IndiGo leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you want to visit a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gaya Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport is a popular stop between GAY and CCU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
33 € is the best price for a one-way Gaya Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. A return flight starts at 60 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from GAY to CCU, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Gaya Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from GAY to CCU.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Gaya Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Handy information about Gaya Airport (GAY)
Of the departures from Gaya Airport, 73.36% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Gaya Airport from central Gaya, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Gaya Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to GAY:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Gaya Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Secure yourself a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Kolkata and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks before travelling.
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 around 40 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting there 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 Gaya Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kolkata in April.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Gaya Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GAY to CCU around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Patna is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include 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 visiting Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
