Flight tickets from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata

Kolkata Information Guide

Kolkata, in the state of Bengal, is India's third largest city, so one can imagine how large (and chaotic) it is. There are a lot of things synonymous with Kolkata –bright yellow ambassador cabs, hand pulled rickshaws, the vibrant DurgoPujo festival, it's famous sweets like mishtidoi and roshogulla, its soulful music and of course, their lip-smacking food. It is indeed a picturesque and welcoming city and if you're ever flying from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata, it is definitely worth exploring Kolkata as much as you can.

Religious Places to Visit

If you happen to be travelling fromBhubaneswar to Kolkata for religious purposes, you'll have a hectic schedule ahead of you, for the city has dozens of places of religious interests. The Birla Mandir is built of white marble and has astounding architecture, the Kalighat temple is dedicated to the Goddess Kali in South Kolkata and the Dakshineshwar Temple, one of the oldest, is known for its red brick architecture. Pareshnath Jain Temple is one of the rare Jain temples in Kolkata, but you should also visit St. Paul's Cathedral, St. John's Church and Magen David Synagogue, which is a Jewish place of worship in the city.

What to see with kids

There are plenty of historic monuments as well as parks and places of interest to keep kids entertained in Kolkata. If you're travelling from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata, you must visit the Birla Planetarium where kids can get a glimpse into the fascinating world of astrology, astronomy and myths concerning stars and planets. Kids will also love the ShaneedMinar, Kolkata's largest urban park which is a green escape from the city's chaos, offering the chance to play various sports. Don't forget to take the little ones on a Kolkata's historic tram. It's sure to delight them!

Shopping

It's hard to resist splurging in Kolkata, with various interesting markets offering tempting deals. If you've already booked your flight from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata, make it a point to stop by Hogg's Market, Kolkata's oldest market which will bring out the bargain hunter in you. You'll find great saris, cheap jewellery and bags, but be prepared for the jostling crowd. Fan of handicrafts? The Dakshinapan Shopping centre is right up your alley and sells Indian handicrafts and artefacts. Anyone who loves books should pay a visit to College Street, the largest second-hand book market in India.

You'll never be short of things to do when you travel from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata, so start chalking out your itinerary quickly!

Airport Information for Bhubaneswar to Kolkata

Departure

Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751020

Arrival

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal

Getting to Bhubaneswar Airport

• Use phone-based apps to hire a cab or hail from your location to the aiport
• There are many bus routes that will reach you to the airport
• The Railway Station is about 4 kms away from the airport, so you can hire a cab from the station to the airport too

Travelling from Kolkata Airport

• Hail a yellow cab – it's relatively cheap, but be sure of the fare before leaving the airport
• You can also book a prepaid cab from the airport, run by the Bengal Taxi Association
• State-run buses, private buses and air-conditioned Volvo buses travel all through the city
• Hail a cab to Dum Dum Railway Station, 5 minutes away from the airport