Question 1

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

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kolkata and Chennai?

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The flight distance between Kolkata and Chennai is 1386 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kolkata?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kolkata and New Delhi, London, Mumbai, Bangkok, Birmingham, Phuket City, Dubai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Melbourne, Muscat, Riyadh, Kathmandu, Port Blair, Kuala Lumpur, Kochi, Dhaka, Penang, Phnom Penh, Guangzhou.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Chennai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chennai and London, Singapore, Bengaluru, Colombo, Muscat, Edinburgh, Belfast, Manchester, Bangkok, Mumbai, Dubai, Kuwait City, Riyadh, Dammam, New Delhi, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Sydney, Aberdeen, Birmingham.

Question 6

What airports are near Kolkata?

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

Question 7

What airports are near Chennai?

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

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Kolkata and Chennai?

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

Question 9

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kolkata and Chennai, 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 Kolkata and Chennai?

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Traveling between Kolkata and Chennai, 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 Kolkata?

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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, Jessore, Kazi Nazrul Islam

Question 12

How many airports are there near Chennai?

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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 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kolkata and Chennai 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 Kolkata, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kolkata and Chennai 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 Chennai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Kolkata and Chennai 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 Kolkata, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Kolkata and Chennai 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 Chennai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£50
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£98
Cheapest round-trip	£95
Average round-trip	£104
Nonstop flights in July	£51 – £108

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Chennai Metro Rail	35-50 min	₹40 – ₹70; fare varies by destination station	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	central Chennai stations
Suburban Train (MRTS)	40-60 min	₹10 – ₹30; requires transfer from Tirusulam station	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
MTC Public Bus	60-90 min	₹15 – ₹40; varies by route and distance	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Prepaid Taxi	30-60 min	₹400 – ₹700; fixed fare based on zone; AC extra	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Ola/Uber)	30-60 min	₹350 – ₹800; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	30-60 min	₹800 – ₹1,500; pre-booked; varies by vehicle type	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	30-60 min	₹1,500 – ₹3,500; per day; fuel extra	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Airline	Mon 22.06	Tue 23.06	Wed 24.06	Thu 25.06	Fri 26.06	Sat 27.06	Sun 28.06
IndiGo Airlines	---	---	---	---	2	5	5
Air India Express	---	---	---	---	---	2	2
Air India Limited	---	---	---	---	---	2	1
Weekly flights: 19 total	Daily flights: 2.71 average	Most flights: Saturday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 29.06	Tue 30.06	Wed 01.07	Thu 02.07	Fri 03.07	Sat 04.07	Sun 05.07
IndiGo Airlines	2	3	5	5	5	5	5
Air India Express	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air India Limited	2	---	1	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 55 total	Daily flights: 7.86 average	Most flights: Wednesday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 06.07	Tue 07.07	Wed 08.07	Thu 09.07	Fri 10.07	Sat 11.07	Sun 12.07
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

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	23°C
February	28°C	23°C
March	30°C	25°C
April	32°C	27°C
May	34°C	29°C
June	33°C	29°C
July	32°C	28°C
August	32°C	27°C
September	31°C	27°C
October	30°C	26°C
November	28°C	25°C
December	27°C	24°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
Air India Limited	AIC	AI	Yes
Air India Express	AXB	IX	No
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes