Flying from Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Vishakhapatnam Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Visakhapatnam and Kolkata are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Choose from 15 weekly Vishakhapatnam Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flights. The 15:25 departure with IndiGo is the earliest you can take. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 18:45.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your VTZ to CCU flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
IndiGo has direct flights from Vishakhapatnam Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Kolkata — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that operates VTZ to CCU flights. A dependable 88.43% of its services on this route land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Vishakhapatnam Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight is R 784. A return fare right now is R 1,596. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book eight months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from VTZ to CCU.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vishakhapatnam Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Of all flights leaving Vishakhapatnam Airport, 67.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Vishakhapatnam Airport from central Visakhapatnam, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near VTZ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vishakhapatnam Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you're arriving on a late Vishakhapatnam Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near CCU:
Book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kolkata and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
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 reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The quietest month for a flight from Vishakhapatnam Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Kolkata based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Vishakhapatnam Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VTZ to CCU in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Patna is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
If you want to check out another great destination in India, head for Ranchi, roughly 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park are the start of reasons to visit.