Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Frankfurt and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your FRA to CCU flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between FRA and CCU include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight is $423. A return fare right now is $933. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FRA to CCU if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport land at their destination on time.
Frankfurt Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near FRA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you're landing on a late Frankfurt Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near CCU:
Book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kolkata and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Kolkata in April.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Frankfurt Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to CCU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Kolkata, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey around 467 kilometres north-west to Patna to check off its popular sights. From Mahatma Gandhi Setu to Bihar Museum and Golghar, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Ranchi is another essential stop in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No trip is complete without seeing Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.