Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Kolkata Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Kolkata 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Portland.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your PDX to CCU flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
R 10,810 is currently the best price for a one-way Portland Airport to Kolkata Airport flight. Return flights start from R 21,161. These fares may change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from PDX to CCU, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Portland Airport to Kolkata Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PDX to CCU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Portland Airport to Kolkata Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX's address is 7000 NE Airport Way.
83% of flights departing from Portland Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when flying out of PDX.
Central Portland to Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Portland Airport to Kolkata Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to PDX:
Arriving at Kolkata Airport (CCU)
If you have a late Portland Airport to Kolkata Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CCU:
Pick up a Kolkata Airport rental car from popular providers like Europcar or Avis. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Kolkata and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kolkata Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Kolkata Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
January is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Kolkata Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Kolkata in June.
Lock in your flight from Portland Airport to Kolkata Airport for April if you want to go to Kolkata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PDX to CCU sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kolkata has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-west of Kolkata, a visit to Patna will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Gurudwara, Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue.
If you want to check out another side of India, consider Ranchi, about 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. Jagannath Temple, Panchghagh Falls and Sun Temple are key highlights.
