Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Kolkata five hours 30 minutes ahead of Birmingham.
To ensure you get on your BHX to CCU flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BHX and CCU:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,064 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 2,419. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from BHX to CCU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BHX to CCU.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.48% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BHX:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Birmingham International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Travel beyond Kolkata and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own wheels. You can book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Avis.
Reserving your ride from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Kolkata in April.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you'd like to visit Kolkata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 42ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to CCU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Patna is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata, Ranchi is another favourite stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
