Flying from Shillong Airport (SHL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Shillong Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Shillong.
Each week, there are 44 Shillong Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, take the 14:25 SpiceJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 15:35 with IndiGo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SHL to CCU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Kolkata (and then discovering more of India!) is a cinch with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Shillong Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
IndiGo is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 88.04% of services landing on schedule, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating SHL to CCU flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shillong Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SHL and CCU:
Imphal Municipal Airport
Dibrugarh Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shillong Airport (SHL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shillong Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight is ر.ق. 170. A round-trip fare right now is ر.ق. 364. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SHL to CCU.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shillong Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SHL to CCU.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Shillong Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Handy information about Shillong Airport (SHL)
80.6% of flights departing from Shillong Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of SHL.
Central Shillong to Shillong Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel near SHL? If you're catching an early flight from Shillong Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you're arriving on a late Shillong Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight, few things top 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 hotels near CCU:
Explore beyond Kolkata and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own set of wheels. You can book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from providers like Europcar or Avis.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks in advance.
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.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The quietest month for a flight from Shillong Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Kolkata based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Shillong Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 42ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SHL to CCU in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Kolkata, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Journey about 467 kilometres north-west to Patna to tick off its leading attractions. From Mahatma Gandhi Setu to Bihar Museum and Golghar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Ranchi is another essential stop in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No trip is complete without seeing Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
