Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is three hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CCU to ATH flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between CCU and ATH:
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,177 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 2,214. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CCU to ATH, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
75.9% of flights leaving from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport make it to their destination on time.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Kolkata. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CCU? If you're boarding an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CCU to ATH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its top attractions. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.
