Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
4 hours 2 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Kolkata is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Kuala Lumpur and operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Each week, there are 59 flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. If you want to take off early, jump on the 00:45 AirAsia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight from KUL to CCU is 22:55 with AirAsia.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AirAsia offers direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Kolkata — plus maybe even more of India if time allows.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the top stopovers between KUL and CCU:
Changi International Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter India. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before locking in your cheap ticket from KUL to CCU, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
R 1,151 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. A return flight starts from R 2,702. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KUL to CCU.
The cheapest month for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Located around 64 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur International Airport can be reached in about 1 hour and 3 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 4 hours and 29 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to KUL:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CCU:
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Kolkata. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 40 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 57 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Kolkata in April.
When reserving your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 42ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KUL to CCU in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC and 29ºC then.
More about Kolkata
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kolkata right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from KUL to CCU:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum are essential stops on your Kolkata itinerary.
Complete your Kolkata trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Kolkata.