Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Kolkata nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Philadelphia.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your PHL to CCU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Hamad International Airport is a top stopover on the PHL to CCU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight is R 8,965. A round-trip ticket is currently R 15,186. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PHL to CCU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
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Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, data shows 78.93% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near PHL. Whether you have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Reserve a hotel close to CCU if you have a late Philadelphia International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up the keys to a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Avis. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Kolkata and discover places most visitors miss.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to the centre of Kolkata has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on 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 Philadelphia International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Kolkata in April.
Book your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you want to visit Kolkata during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PHL to CCU around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kolkata has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 467 kilometres north-west of Kolkata, a visit to Patna will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
If you're looking to explore another corner of India, head for Ranchi, about 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park are the start of reasons to visit.
