Travelling from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Jaipur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Jaipur and Kolkata follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Every week, there are 183 Jaipur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, take the 07:10 IndiGo flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 18:15 with IndiGo.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your JAI to CCU flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Kolkata (and then seeing more of India!) is a snap with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Jaipur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is IndiGo.
The most punctual carrier offering JAI to CCU flights is IndiGo. Its services land as planned 78.28% of the time.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jaipur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. These are the top stopovers between JAI and CCU:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
R 1,123 is the best price for a one-way Jaipur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,259. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from JAI to CCU, book your trip five months ahead of your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Jaipur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Jaipur Airport (JAI)
When it comes to Jaipur Airport's on-time performance, 70.28% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Jaipur Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Jaipur. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Jaipur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to JAI:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Jaipur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Pick up a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kolkata and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to central Kolkata has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Jaipur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Kolkata. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Jaipur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JAI to CCU in January if you like 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 explored once you've seen the sights of Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Ranchi is another standout 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.