Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Kolkata takes around 6.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Shanghai and Kolkata is 3429 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Kolkata. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include IndiGo Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

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, Chennai.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International.

Question 8

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, Jessore, Barisal, Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Kolkata with China Eastern Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Spring Airlines, AirAsia, Thai AirAsia.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Shanghai 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 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International

Question 13

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, Jessore, Barisal, Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Question 14

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

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai 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 16

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

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Kolkata arrive?

Accepted Answer

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	£111
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£267
Cheapest round-trip	£263
Average round-trip	£321
Nonstop flights in October	£125 – £145

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 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
IndiGo Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
IndiGo Airlines	---	---	---	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Thursday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
IndiGo Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Thai AirAsia	AIQ	FD	No

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

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