Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you get on your SEA to CCU flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SEA and CCU:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
410 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. A return flight starts from 786 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from SEA to CCU, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SEA to CCU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of SEA.
To get to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SEA:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Pick up a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kolkata and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to central Kolkata has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Kolkata. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SEA to CCU in January if you'd rather travel during 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, its best 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 journey is complete without dropping by Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
