Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Chennai to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chennai and Kolkata takes around 2.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Chennai and Kolkata?

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The flight distance between Chennai and Kolkata is 1386 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chennai and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Chennai and Kolkata. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, Air India Limited.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chennai and London, Singapore, Dubai, Bengaluru, Manchester, Mumbai, Colombo, Bangkok, New Delhi, Phuket City, Bali, Birmingham, Port Blair, Muscat, Kochi, Kuala Lumpur, Goa, Melbourne, Hyderabad, Varanasi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kolkata and London, New Delhi, Bangkok, Manchester, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Dubai, Riyadh, Guwahati, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket City, Sydney, Kathmandu, Varanasi, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Hyderabad, Denpasar, Seoul, Melbourne.

Question 6

What airports are near Chennai?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Chennai is Chennai International. It is also served by Chennai International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Pondicherry.

Question 7

What airports are near Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Kolkata is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International. It is also served by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, Barisal, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Jessore.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Chennai and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Chennai and Kolkata with IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, Air India Limited, Emirates, Malaysia Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Chennai and Kolkata?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chennai and Kolkata, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Chennai and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Chennai and Kolkata, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Chennai. The main one is Chennai International and other nearby airports include Chennai International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Pondicherry

Question 12

How many airports are there near Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kolkata. The main one is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International and other nearby airports include Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, Barisal, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Jessore.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chennai and Kolkata depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chennai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chennai and Kolkata arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kolkata, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Chennai and Kolkata depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chennai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Chennai and Kolkata arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kolkata, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£49
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£94
Cheapest round-trip	£97
Nonstop flights in August	£49 – £86
Most popular airline	IndiGo Airlines

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Kolkata Metro (Blue Line)	30-45 min	INR 25–40 (~$0.30–0.50 USD)	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Prepaid Taxi	35-60 min	INR 350–500 (~$4–6 USD); fixed rate by zone	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door with luggage
App-based Cab (Ola/Uber)	35-60 min	INR 300–600 (~$3.50–7 USD); surge pricing applies	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and flexibility
WBTC AC Bus (Airport Shuttle)	45-75 min	INR 50–80 (~$0.60–1 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	most affordable option
Private Transfer	35-60 min	INR 1200–2500 (~$14–30 USD); pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	comfort and reliability
Auto-rickshaw	40-70 min	INR 200–350 (~$2.50–4 USD); metered or negotiated	on-demand (traffic dependent)	short trips, light luggage

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
IndiGo Airlines	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Air India Express	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air India Limited	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 49 total	Daily flights: 7 average	Most flights: Monday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
IndiGo Airlines	5	4	5	5	5	5	---
Air India Express	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air India Limited	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 43 total	Daily flights: 6.14 average	Most flights: Monday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
IndiGo Airlines	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Air India Express	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air India Limited	---	---	---	---	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 55 total	Daily flights: 7.86 average	Most flights: Monday 5 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	16°C
February	30°C	18°C
March	34°C	23°C
April	37°C	26°C
May	36°C	27°C
June	35°C	28°C
July	32°C	27°C
August	32°C	26°C
September	31°C	26°C
October	30°C	24°C
November	29°C	20°C
December	26°C	17°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
Air India Express	AXB	IX	No
Air India Limited	AIC	AI	Yes
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No

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