Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro is eight hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata, where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located. Rio De Janeiro follows the UTC-3 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your CCU to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to explore a new city or just have a break during your journey. When searching for a flight ticket from CCU to Rio De Janeiro, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) is one of your options.
CCU is around 13 kilometres from central Kolkata. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a hotel near CCU? If you're catching an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, 75.9% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Rio De Janeiro
The best price we've seen for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight is R 24,133. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 37,857. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from CCU to Rio De Janeiro, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Grab a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks before your flight from CCU to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
The trip will take about 15 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your CCU to Rio De Janeiro flight:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and be off and running.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at SDU will save you money.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've stepped off your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your break by checking in to a hotel near RRJ after your CCU to Rio De Janeiro flight. Recover from a day of travel or simply take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:
Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car and get on your way sooner. Whether you're looking for an economy or an intermediate SUV, Localiza will help you find your ideal set of wheels.
Rental companies sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so book your ride from RRJ in advance of your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel prices are usually higher and top attractions can get busy. Go to Rio De Janeiro in the off-season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from CCU to Rio De Janeiro in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are top attractions which should be on every Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
