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1 stop
Wed, May 27
Melbourne MELKolkata CCU
£275
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Wed, May 27
Melbourne MELKolkata CCU
£282
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Mon, May 25
Melbourne MELKolkata CCU
£307
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Thu, May 28
Melbourne MELKolkata CCU
£314
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Thu, May 28
Melbourne MELKolkata CCU
£333
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Sun, May 24
Melbourne MELKolkata CCU
£338
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Melbourne MELKolkata CCU
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£568
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Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
Melbourne MELKolkata CCU
£580
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Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
Melbourne MELKolkata CCU
£593
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Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
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£604
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How much do flights to Kolkata cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£275

Cheapest round-trip

£559

Average round-trip

£609

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

IndiGo Airlines

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

₹25-₹40 (INR 25–40 (~$0.30–0.50 USD))

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

35-60 min

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

35-60 min

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and flexibility

45-75 min

₹50-₹80 (INR 50–80 (~$0.60–1 USD))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

most affordable option

35-60 min

₹1,200-₹2,500 (INR 1200–2500 (~$14–30 USD); pre-booked)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

40-70 min

₹200-₹350 (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
Melbourne
Arrive to
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Kolkata

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
VietJet AirVJCVJYes

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
16 May
39°C28°C
23 May
40°C29°C
Sunday
17 May
39°C28°C
24 May
40°C29°C
Monday
18 May
39°C28°C
25 May
41°C30°C
Tuesday
19 May
37°C28°C
26 May
41°C30°C
Wednesday
20 May
80%
38°C28°C
27 May
38°C30°C
Thursday
21 May
39°C29°C
28 May
40°C30°C
Friday
22 May
40°C30°C
29 May
87%
37°C29°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Kolkata. The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, Jetstar Airways, AirAsia, Air India Limited, and VietJet Air. Melbourne and Kolkata have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
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.
Which airports are there in Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
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, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Barisal, Jessore.
Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Kolkata?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Kolkata with IndiGo Airlines, Jetstar Airways, AirAsia, Air India Limited, VietJet Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Kolkata?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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.
What flights operate between Melbourne and Kolkata?
Traveling between Melbourne 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.
How many airports are there near Kolkata?
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, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Barisal, Jessore.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Kolkata depart?
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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Kolkata arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Kolkata depart?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Kolkata arrive?

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