Cheap flights from Kunming to Kolkata from £191

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Fri, Jul 24
Kunming KMGKolkata CCU
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Thu, Jul 23
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Mon, Jul 27
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How much do flights to Kolkata cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£191

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£238

Cheapest round-trip

£362

Average round-trip

£393

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Kolkata airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metro and prepaid taxi. Best value: Bus and app-based cabs.

Kolkata is served by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), located approximately 17 km northeast of the city center. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations including metro, buses, prepaid taxis, app-based ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the mode of transport, time of day, and traffic conditions. The Kolkata Metro provides a convenient and affordable option, while prepaid taxis offer door-to-door service at fixed rates.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

INR 25–40 (~$0.30–0.50 USD)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

35-60 min

INR 350–500 (~$4–6 USD); fixed rate by zone

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

35-60 min

INR 300–600 (~$3.50–7 USD); surge pricing applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and flexibility

45-75 min

INR 50–80 (~$0.60–1 USD)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

most affordable option

35-60 min

INR 1200–2500 (~$14–30 USD); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

40-70 min

INR 200–350 (~$2.50–4 USD); metered or negotiated

on-demand (traffic dependent)

short trips, light luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in INR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Kolkata Metro connects the airport (Dum Dum station area) to central locations including Esplanade and Park Street.
  • Prepaid taxi counters are located in the arrivals hall with fixed zone-based fares.
  • Traffic congestion is common during peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM); allow extra time.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kolkata

Depart from
Kunming Changshui International
Arrive to
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International
Average flights per week
226
Flight distance
1499 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Kunming to Kolkata in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
China Eastern Airlines
1------1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
China Eastern Airlines
1---------------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
China Eastern Airlines
1------1111
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
China Eastern Airlines
1------1111
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kunming to Kolkata

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kolkata

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C16°C
February30°C18°C
March34°C23°C
April37°C26°C
May36°C28°C
June35°C28°C
July32°C27°C
August32°C26°C
September31°C26°C
October30°C24°C
November29°C20°C
December26°C17°C
Hottest Month
37°C
April
Coldest month
16°C
January
Sunny days
238
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
74%
33°C27°C
18 Jul
85%
32°C27°C
Sunday
12 Jul
73%
35°C28°C
19 Jul
83%
31°C27°C
Monday
13 Jul
81%
33°C27°C
20 Jul
86%
32°C27°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
80%
32°C27°C
21 Jul
83%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
76%
33°C27°C
22 Jul
57%
33°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
78%
34°C28°C
23 Jul
17%
34°C27°C
Friday
17 Jul
77%
35°C28°C
24 Jul
63%
33°C28°C
The distance between Kunming and Kolkata is 1499 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, AirAsia, Thai Airways, and Thai AirAsia. Kunming and Kolkata have 226 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kunming to Kolkata?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kunming and Kolkata takes around 2.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kunming and Kolkata?
The flight distance between Kunming and Kolkata is 1499 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Kolkata?
Several carriers operate flights between Kunming and Kolkata. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kunming?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kunming and Bangkok, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Chengdu, Lijiang, Hangzhou, Tokyo, Hanoi, Guangzhou, Tashkent, Hong Kong, Barcelona, San Francisco, Toronto, Penang, New Delhi, Dhaka, Seoul.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kolkata?
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, Chennai.
What airports are near Kunming?
The main airport in Kunming is Kunming Changshui International. It is also served by Kunming Changshui International, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Wenshan Puzhehei, Panzhihua Bao anying.
What airports are near Kolkata?
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.
Which airlines fly between Kunming and Kolkata?
Currently, you can fly between Kunming and Kolkata with China Eastern Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai AirAsia.
When’s the best time to travel between Kunming and Kolkata?
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