Flying from Nairobi to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): What you need to know
Nairobi is home to two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for booking a flight from Nairobi to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) heading out from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL).
Kolkata is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Nairobi. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located in Kolkata, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Nairobi to CCU, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Nairobi to CCU that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between NBO and CCU include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Nairobi to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
67.1% of flights that leave from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport land at their destination on time.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
WIL is about 3 kilometres from central Nairobi. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Nairobi to CCU flight, stay in one of these hotels near Wilson Airport:
About Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you have a late flight from Nairobi to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CCU:
Book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and visit the lesser-known spots that'll make your trip unforgettable. Europcar and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kolkata and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Nairobi to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Kolkata. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
$382 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. A return flight starts from $722. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Nairobi to CCU, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Nairobi to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU). Plan your visit to Kolkata in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Nairobi to CCU flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 42ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Nairobi to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in January when temperatures are between 15ºC and 29ºC.
More about Kolkata
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kolkata right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport:
Your Kolkata visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Trip to Sundarbans.
Explore more of India
Kolkata has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres west of Kolkata, a trip to Jamshedpur will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Mughal Garden, Rock Garden and Birla Temple.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in India, head for Durgapur, about 153 kilometres north-west of Kolkata. Jama Masjid, B-Zone Major Park and Ram Mandir are among its highlights.
