Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CCU to ALA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Almaty Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between CCU and ALA:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Almaty Airport flight is RM873. A round-trip fare is currently RM1,901. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from CCU to ALA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Almaty Airport.
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Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
When it comes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport's on-time performance, 75.9% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Kolkata to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CCU:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own set of wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Almaty Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Almaty. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Almaty Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Almaty in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from CCU to ALA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan just waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a visit to Sarkand will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Around 32 kilometres east of Almaty, Talghar is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.