Flying from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): what you need to know
Alexandria's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Alexandria three hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CCU to HBE flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. Many travellers pass through Hamad International Airport when flying between CCU and HBE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
P15,591 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight. A return flight starts from P38,173. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from CCU to HBE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Borg El Arab Airport.
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Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
75.9% of flights taking off from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport from central Kolkata, it takes around 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
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Arriving at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
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Go where the road takes you with a Borg El Arab Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Avis or Sixt and experience more of Alexandria and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Borg El Arab Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Alexandria. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Alexandria in April.
Book your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Borg El Arab Airport for August if you want to explore Alexandria during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CCU to HBE in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
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