Travelling from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata is one hour behind Mandalay and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MDL to CCU flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mandalay International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight is 206 €. A return ticket is currently 475 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MDL to CCU if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Mandalay International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
Mandalay International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.68% of flights that depart MDL arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Mandalay to Mandalay International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you're landing on a late Mandalay International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CCU:
Venture beyond Kolkata and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own wheels. You can pick up a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Avis.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks before your trip.
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. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
It'll take around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mandalay International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Kolkata in April.
Book your flight from Mandalay International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you want to visit Kolkata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MDL to CCU sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Patna is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Ranchi is another sought-after destination in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No journey is complete without visiting Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
