Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MEL to CCU flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEL and CCU include:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Currently, 222 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 435 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to CCU, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MEL to CCU.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Set yourself up with a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from top companies like Europcar or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can venture farther out of Kolkata and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Kolkata. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Kolkata in April.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to CCU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Patna is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in India, consider Ranchi, about 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park are key reasons to visit.