Flying from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes behind George Town.
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 board your PEN to CCU flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Penang International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PEN and CCU include:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
R 2,136 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Penang International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,029. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PEN to CCU if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Snapping up cheap flights from PEN to CCU is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Penang International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
69.54% of flights leaving from Penang International Airport land at their destination on time.
Penang International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central George Town. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near PEN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Penang International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you're landing on a late Penang International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CCU:
Pick up a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can venture farther out of Kolkata and experience places that fly under the radar.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Kolkata in April.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Penang International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PEN to CCU around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-west of Kolkata, a visit to Patna will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like 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 dropping by Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
