Flying from Taipei to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Taipei is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Taipei to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Kolkata is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Taipei. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located in Kolkata, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Taipei to CCU, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
TPE is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Taipei to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Taipei to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, browse these options when setting off from Taipei Songshan Airport:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 19 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Taipei to CCU, unwind in one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport:
About Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Taipei to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near CCU:
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.
It'll take around 57 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Taipei to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport from P8,511 or travel return from just P19,207. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
We suggest booking as soon as possible to secure cheap tickets from Taipei to CCU. You're more likely to snag a great deal and enjoy a wider selection of departure times and travel dates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Taipei to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Taipei to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Kolkata. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Kolkata. April is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Taipei to CCU sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 42ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Taipei to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC on average.
More about Kolkata
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Kolkata right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Taipei to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum are must-visits when exploring Kolkata.
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