Travelling from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata is one hour 30 minutes behind Luang Prabang and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your LPQ to CCU flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Luang Prabang International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Many travellers pass through Noi Bai International Airport when flying between LPQ and CCU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Luang Prabang International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight is $386. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $879. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LPQ to CCU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
Luang Prabang International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.69% of flights that take off from LPQ reach their destination without delay.
Luang Prabang International Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Luang Prabang. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LPQ? If you've booked an early flight from Luang Prabang International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Reserve a hotel near CCU if you're on a late Luang Prabang International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore beyond Kolkata and head to places that many travellers miss with your own wheels. You can grab a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Avis.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to central Kolkata has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Luang Prabang International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Kolkata. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Luang Prabang 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.
Look for cheap tickets from LPQ to CCU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Patna is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
Around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata, Ranchi is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.
