Travelling from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Kolkata Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Houston and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IAH to CCU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Kolkata Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the IAH to CCU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
474 € is the best price for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Kolkata Airport flight. Return flights start at 884 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAH to CCU, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Kolkata Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
79% of flights that depart Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Houston to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near IAH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Kolkata Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Kolkata Airport (CCU)
If you're arriving on a late Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Kolkata Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near CCU:
Pick up a Kolkata Airport rental car from 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.
Booking your vehicle from Kolkata Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
From Kolkata Airport, Kolkata is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Kolkata Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Kolkata. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in June.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Kolkata Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAH to CCU sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Kolkata, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Journey about 467 kilometres north-west to Patna to tick off its leading sights. From Gurudwara to Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in India, head for Ranchi, about 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. Jagannath Temple, Panchghagh Falls and Sun Temple are highlights.