Travelling from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Kolkata four hours 30 minutes ahead of Stuttgart.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your STR to CCU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Stuttgart Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Many passengers pass through Dubai Airport when flying between STR and CCU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
£225 is the lowest price for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. A return flight starts at £410. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from STR to CCU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from STR to CCU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Stuttgart Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
When it comes to Stuttgart Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.15% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Stuttgart Airport from central Stuttgart, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to STR:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Stuttgart Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Book 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 wheels, you can venture beyond Kolkata and discover places most visitors miss.
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 is approximately 10 miles from the centre of Kolkata. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Kolkata in April.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Stuttgart Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from STR to CCU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 290 miles away to the north-west, its best attractions include Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Around 200 miles west of Kolkata, Ranchi is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.