Flying from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL): what you need to know
Mandalay's timezone is UTC+6:30, making Mandalay one hour ahead of Kolkata.
Leave enough time to make your CCU to MDL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
Currently, RM1,287 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Mandalay International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,500. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CCU to MDL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Mandalay International Airport.
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Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Of the departures from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, 75.9% land on time at their destination.
To get to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport from central Kolkata, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CCU? If you're boarding an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Mandalay International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Getting from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to central Mandalay
Mandalay International Airport to central Mandalay has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When to fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Mandalay International Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Mandalay based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Mandalay International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Mandalay during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CCU to MDL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Myanmar
Mandalay has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Myanmar just waiting to be discovered. About 97 kilometres west of Mandalay, a visit to Monywa will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Swan Htet Naing Organic Garden, Myo Thu Win (Myanmar Music Sai) and Thae Inn Gu (သဲအင်းဂူ တရားပြကျောင်းတိုက်).
Sittwe is another essential stop in Myanmar and is around 386 kilometres south-west of Mandalay. No trip is complete without dropping by Faro di Punta Penna, Jama Mosque and Old Sittwe Lighthouse.
