Travelling from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Kolkata two hours 30 minutes behind Hong Kong.
Leave enough time to make your HKG to CCU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hong Kong International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between HKG and CCU include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Changi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
At the moment, ر.ق. 524 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,025. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from HKG to CCU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from HKG to CCU.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to Hong Kong International Airport's on-time performance, 73.04% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Hong Kong International Airport from central Hong Kong, it takes around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near HKG:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Consider booking a hotel near CCU if you have a late Hong Kong International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kolkata and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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 there on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Kolkata. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you want to go to Kolkata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HKG to CCU sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is easy to fall in love with, 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 fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with 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 among its highlights.
