Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Sao Paulo.
To ensure you get on your GRU to CCU flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the GRU to CCU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
At the moment, R 11,562 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 23,819. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GRU to CCU, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, 75.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near GRU:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you're coming in on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near CCU:
Explore beyond Kolkata and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from providers like Europcar or Avis.
Reserving your ride from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Kolkata. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from GRU to CCU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've done Kolkata, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel about 467 kilometres north-west to Patna to check off its leading attractions. From Mahatma Gandhi Setu to Bihar Museum and Golghar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Ranchi is another favourite destination in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No trip is complete without a visit to Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
