Flying from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located in Kolkata. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is eight hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.
Allow plenty of time to catch your CCU to Rio De Janeiro flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Finding a plane ticket from CCU to Rio De Janeiro with a stopover is simple. Whether you'd like to potentially save cash on your fare or explore a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out your options. A top stop on this route is Dubai Airport (DXB).
Located around 13 kilometres from central Kolkata, CCU can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
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75.9% of flights taking off from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Rio De Janeiro
The best price we've seen for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight is P61,353. The cheapest price for a return flight is P119,522. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from CCU to Rio De Janeiro, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The distance from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from CCU to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The centre of Rio De Janeiro is around 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). After your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 15 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near SDU. Kick back and get cosy after your CCU to Rio De Janeiro flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and be on your way in a flash.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks before your arrival at SDU will save you money.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 32 kilometers from central Rio De Janeiro. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by taxi or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Public transport will take you there in about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, head for a hotel near RRJ. Check in to one of these stays after your CCU to Rio De Janeiro flight:
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If you prefer a specific make or model, booking early increases your chances of getting exactly what you want. Book your ride from RRJ a few weeks ahead of your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel prices are usually higher and top attractions can get busy. Go to Rio De Janeiro in the off-season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from CCU to Rio De Janeiro in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are top sights which should feature on any good Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometers west of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
Around 338 kilometers north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.