Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Madrid.
Your MAD to CCU flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and CCU:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight is $188. A return plane ticket right now is $515. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAD to CCU, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights departing from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MAD:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
If you're landing on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near CCU:
Book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Europcar and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kolkata and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is approximately 16 kilometers from the center of Kolkata. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Kolkata. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to CCU in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of India
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Around 322 kilometers west of Kolkata, Ranchi is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.