Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Phuket.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your HKT to CCU flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phuket International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between HKT and CCU:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Changi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Currently, $115 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $254. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HKT to CCU, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Phuket International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HKT to CCU.
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Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Phuket International Airport, data shows 65.93% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Phuket International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Phuket. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near HKT? If you're boarding an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Phuket International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Secure yourself a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from top outlets like Europcar or Avis. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Kolkata and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Kolkata in April.
When reserving your flight from Phuket International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HKT to CCU around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Kolkata, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Travel around 467 kilometres north-west to Patna to tick off its leading attractions. From Mahatma Gandhi Setu to Bihar Museum and Golghar, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata, Ranchi is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.