Flying from Philadelphia to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU): What you need to know
Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport is located in Kolkata. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Philadelphia.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to CCU.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Whether you're eager to visit a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Philadelphia to CCU.
Located around 18 kms (11 miles) from the centre of Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Philadelphia International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
77% of flights that leave from Philadelphia International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
You can get to TTN from central Philadelphia in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Trenton-Mercer Airport the day before your Philadelphia to CCU flight:
Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for TTN is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Philadelphia to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Philadelphia to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Central Kolkata is around 18 kms (11 miles) from Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU)
Currently, £479 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £1,096. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Philadelphia to CCU, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Philadelphia to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Kolkata. November is when most people book flights from Philadelphia to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Philadelphia to CCU plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 42ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Philadelphia to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between 15ºC and 28ºC.
More about Kolkata
After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kolkata:
Victoria Memorial and Howrah Bridge are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Kolkata to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Trip to Sundarbans.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. Around 225 kms (140 miles) west of Kolkata, a visit to Jamshedpur will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Rock Garden, Birla Temple and Krishna Temple.
Around 153 kms (95 miles) northwest of Kolkata, Durgapur is another essential stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to B-Zone Major Park, A-Zone Major Park and Durga Mandir.
