Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Johannesburg three hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CCU to JNB flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CCU and JNB include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
R 6,719 is the lowest price for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 12,775. These prices may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from CCU to JNB, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CCU to JNB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, 75.9% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport from central Kolkata, it takes about 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near CCU? If you're catching an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Book a hotel close to JNB if you have a late Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport to central Johannesburg has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Johannesburg in February.
Book your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Johannesburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CCU to JNB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you should also see. About 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
Pretoria is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No journey is complete without seeing 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.