Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE): what you need to know
Gaborone is three hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CCU to GBE flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
At the moment, $1,340 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $2,188. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CCU to GBE if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CCU to GBE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
When it comes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.9% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Kolkata to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CCU:
Arriving at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
If you have a late Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near GBE:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sir Seretse Khama International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Auto-Union or Avis to explore Gaborone and beyond.
Reserve your vehicle from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport a few weeks before your departure to get the best deal. If you're planning to travel during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to central Gaborone
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to the centre of Gaborone has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
The quietest month for a flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Gaborone based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Gaborone is November, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CCU to GBE sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Botswana
Francistown is just one of the many places in Botswana waiting to be explored after you've seen Gaborone. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Supa Ngwao Museum, Chishtiya Masjid Ahle Sunnat Waljamat and Nyangabwe Hill.
Molepolole is another must-experience destination in Botswana and is around 48 kilometres north-west of Gaborone. No trip is complete without dropping by Molepolole Silos, Moruleng- matlhalerwa and Kgosi Sechele I Museum.
