Flying from Chileka Airport (BLZ) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Blantyre and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BLZ to CCU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chileka Airport (BLZ) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
At the moment, ر.ق. 3,821 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chileka Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 6,343. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from BLZ to CCU, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Chileka Airport (BLZ)
81.25% of flights leaving Chileka Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from BLZ.
To reach Chileka Airport from central Blantyre, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a hotel to stay in before your flight from Chileka Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Check out Top Lodge in Blantyre. Catch some z's here before making your way to BLZ.
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you're landing on a late Chileka Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CCU:
Travel farther out of Kolkata and discover off-the-radar places with your own wheels. You can book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from providers like Europcar or Avis.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around 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 about 40 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chileka Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Kolkata in April.
Book your flight from Chileka Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you want to visit Kolkata during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 42ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BLZ 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
Kolkata is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-west of Kolkata, a visit to Patna will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in India, consider Ranchi, about 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park are key reasons to visit.
