Flying from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul two hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.
To ensure you catch your CCU to SAW flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CCU and SAW:
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Right now, $327 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $694. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from CCU to SAW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, data shows 75.9% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Kolkata to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CCU? If you're boarding an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider booking a hotel near SAW if you have a late Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes around 55 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Istanbul in April.
Book your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CCU to SAW sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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