Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of New York and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your EWR to CCU flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Newark Liberty International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between EWR and CCU include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Right now, Rs141,848 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs280,110. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from EWR to CCU, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from EWR to CCU.
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Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Newark Liberty International Airport, 73.3% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Newark Liberty International Airport from central New York, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near EWR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Book a hotel near CCU if you're taking a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Line up a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from popular providers like Europcar or Avis. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Kolkata and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Kolkata. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Kolkata. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you want to explore Kolkata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 42ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EWR to CCU in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Kolkata, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel about 467 kilometres north-west to Patna to tick off its popular sights. From Mahatma Gandhi Setu to Bihar Museum and Golghar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Ranchi is another essential stop in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No journey is complete without a visit to Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.