Flying from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Columbus: what you need to know
Columbus is nine hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata, where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located. Columbus follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to catch your CCU to Columbus flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Located around 13 kilometers from the center of Kolkata, CCU can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near CCU? If you're boarding an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
75.9% of flights that depart Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Columbus
$603 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is $1,267. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from CCU to Columbus, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus is roughly 13 kilometers. It'll take you around 10 minutes to reach the center driving.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Avis and find adventure across Columbus and beyond.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from John Glenn Columbus International Airport at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from CCU to Columbus. Rates typically rise closer to your departure date.
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Central Columbus is located around 26 kilometers from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Once your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 25 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East is one accommodation option within an easy drive of LCK. Drop your bags here after your CCU to Columbus flight and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Best time to go to Columbus
Travel to Columbus during peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from CCU to Columbus around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Columbus
Once you've booked your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Columbus, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Columbus:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Ohio Statehouse, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and German Village are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Columbus itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Columbus has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometers north-west of Columbus, a visit to Chicago will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 274 kilometers west of Columbus. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are highlights.
