Flying from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1. The city is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata, where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from CCU to Frankfurt, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from CCU to Frankfurt. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
You will need an embassy visa for Germany if you hold a passport from India and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Frankfurt, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
The journey from central Kolkata to CCU takes about 57 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CCU? If you're boarding an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Frankfurt
ج.م. 14,387 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Frankfurt. A return flight starts at ج.م. 33,325. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from CCU to Frankfurt, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Frankfurt.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 37 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is around 121 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. Once you've disembarked your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour and 32 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
After your flight from CCU to Frankfurt, unwind at a hotel close to HHN. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Frankfurt. July is the busiest month to travel to Frankfurt. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Frankfurt in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from CCU to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are top attractions which should be on every Frankfurt itinerary.
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