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Flights to Kolkata in 2023
Find the latest flights to Kolkata in 2023, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 841,269 searches and data was last updated on 5 December 2023.
When is the best time to fly to Kolkata?
Learn the optimal time to secure your flight to Kolkata, maximising your chances of finding the best prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 841,269 searches and data was last updated on 5 December 2023.
LON - CCU Price | £560 - £1,074 |
|---|---|
CCU Temperature | 20 - 31 °C |
CCU Rainfall | 7 - 356 mm |
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kolkata (average of £712). Flying to Kolkata in December will prove the most costly (average of £998). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
During the summer months, in particular April to mid-June, the weather can be completely unbearable and booking flights to Calcutta during this extreme heat is best avoided. Temperatures are in the 30s and frequently exceed 40 degrees during the day time. The heat continues through late June to September, although temperatures stay just under 40 degrees for the most part. These months make up the summer monsoon season, which are characterised by heavy rains, with the most rain usually falling in July. This is not a popular tourist period as many visitors find the weather uncomfortable.
The peak time in terms tourists visiting the city is following on the monsoon period, from November to February. This is the winter season, which is when the weather is at its coolest, usually in the teens or 20s and humidity is low. As this is the most popular time to visit Calcutta the cost of flights and accommodation may be slightly higher. If you do decide to book your flight to Calcutta during this popular time, then how about spending New Year’s Eve on a different continent. This has become a major event with various festivities taking place. The main parades and celebrations are staged on Park Street.
If you’re searching for an off-peak cheap flight to Calcutta as an alternative, the beginning of October is a perfect time to see the city in full flow. At this time the locals celebrate the annual Hindu Durga Puja, a massive six-day festival that honours the goddess Durga. People from all over the country come to visit the city during this time, when it is brightly decorated with lights and filled with a carnival atmosphere. The streets can become packed as people leave their cars to carry on the festivities on foot.
Reviews of airlines servicing Kolkata
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kolkata. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kolkata. Reviews last updated 5 December 2023.
To help decide which airline to fly to Kolkata, see what other customers have to say about Air India, Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.
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Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.
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Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.
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Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.
Comfort
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Food
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Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.
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Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Kolkata?
Discover the most budget-friendly month to fly to Kolkata. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 841,269 searches and data was last updated on 5 December 2023.
January
£628
February
£604
March
£628
April
£569
May
£573
June
£596
July
£679
August
£610
September
£560
October
£576
November
£616
December
£785
At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Kolkata is currently September; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Kolkata?
The cheapest flights to Kolkata are usually found when departing on a Wednesday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Kolkata?
Kolkata flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the morning. Booking a flight in the afternoon will likely mean higher prices.
City overview
The capital of West Bengal in India, Calcutta (Kolkata since 2001) has undergone a dramatic transformation in the last decade to become the cultural and intellectual capital of the nation. The city is famed for its feast of dramatic colonial architecture, which was built in a frenzied spate of construction when Calcutta was the capital of British India. Today the numerous palatial mansions across the city are in various stages of photogenic decay, but provide tourists with striking contrast to the modern bustling city. Although parts of the city are still underdeveloped, Calcutta has moved on from poverty of the past and has developed a reputation as the friendliest mega-city in world. The Mother House, which was once the home of Mother Teresa is a stark reminder of city’s history. The building contains an emotional and respectful museum dedicated to the legacy of one city’s most famous former residents. The enormous city of 14 million is a chaotic mix of teeming streets and open markets, where you can sample the mild and fruity tang of Bengali cuisine. If the clamour and the chaos of the city centre are getting too much, tourists can escape to the Chowringhee Road where they can explore the open parkland around Fort William, which was site of the former British citadel.
Getting around Kolkata
Once you enter the city itself the Calcutta Metro Railway is the cleanest, most reliable and least crowded form of public transport that the city has to offer.
Getting from the Airport to the City
Flights to Calcutta are served by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (previously known as Dum Dum Airport) is located just 11 miles from the heart of the city. As with the vast majority of journeys around Calcutta, taxis are the best option for efficient and cost effective travel to the city centre. There are a large number of taxis situated outside the terminal building, you should expect to pay twice the meter reading plus a few rupees depending on your destination. There is a rail link which runs to the nearby Dum Dum station but service can be intermittent. The air-conditioned airport bus service on the other hand operates on a strict schedule and costs less than the local taxi services.
What does CCU mean?
CCU is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A CCU flight refers to a flight to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Kolkata?
Travelers will need to book flights to Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) if they wish to fly to Kolkata. The Kolkata airport is 8.3 mi from the city center.
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