Travelling from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kolkata Airport to Dubai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours.
Dubai is one hour 30 minutes behind Kolkata and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
You can choose from 14 weekly Kolkata Airport to Dubai Airport flights. The 01:25 departure with flydubai is the earliest flight you can take. Emirates operates the latest service of the day at 20:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CCU to DXB flight.
Flying during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Emirates offers direct flights from Kolkata Airport to Dubai Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Dubai — and maybe even more of the United Arab Emirates if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Emirates.
With an impressive 87.8% of services landing on schedule, Emirates is the most punctual carrier offering CCU to DXB flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kolkata Airport to Dubai Airport. These are the top stopovers between CCU and DXB:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Bhubaneswar Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kolkata Airport to Dubai Airport flight is R 2,385. A return fare right now is R 5,556. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CCU to DXB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Dubai Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CCU to DXB.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kolkata Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Kolkata Airport (CCU)
Of all flights leaving Kolkata Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Kolkata to Kolkata Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near CCU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kolkata Airport to Dubai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're getting in on a late Kolkata Airport to Dubai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near DXB:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental to explore Dubai and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
December is the most popular month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Dubai Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Dubai in March.
Book your flight from Kolkata Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you'd like to go to Dubai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CCU to DXB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be explored. Around 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
Abu Dhabi is another well-known destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No trip is complete without seeing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.