Flight tickets from Kolkata to Silchar

Airport information from Kolkata to Silchar

Departure

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
Jessore Rd, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal 700 052, INDIA.

Arrival

Silchar Airport (IXS)
Kumbhirgram Airport Road, Kumbhirgram T.E., Assam 788 109, INDIA.

Getting to Kolkata Airport

• Kolkata Airport is 16 kilometres north east of the city.
• Terminal 2 is an integrated terminal from where flights both domestic and international operate.
• Pre-paid taxi services, cabs and Volvo buses connect the city to the airport.
• Dum Dum Station, about 5 kilometres away, is connected to the airport by train.

Travelling from Silchar Airport

• Silchar Airport is about 26 kilometres from the main city and the railway station and is connected by cab and taxi. Local buses, car rentals and general taxi services can be hired from the airport to most parts of the city.

Facilities at Kolkata and Silchar Airports

• Kolkata Airport is a major airport of its region and has been revamped to include many modern facilities. Expect VIP lounges, in-line baggage handling, money exchange counters, duty free retail, childcare rooms, aid for disabled and aged passengers, internet cafes, Wi-Fi services, souvenir shops, snack bars, bars and restaurants, and even a hotel for layover stays.
• Silchar Airport is a domestic airport and is equipped with basic facilities for travelers. Expect trolleys for luggage, a business centre, wheel chairs and medical aid, assistance for physically challenged and aged passengers, lost and found counter, snack bars, souvenir and handicraft shops, and other retail stores.

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Tips on how to make the best of your flight journey from Kolkata to Silchar

A direct flight from Kolkata to Silchar takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes while a flight with one stop takes upwards of 3 hours to get to Silchar. While in Silchar, you must visit the Sri Kanta Kanchi Devi Temple, Kachari Fort, National Institute of Technology and Bhubaneshwar Temple. For more on what all there is to see in North East India, read our article Postcards from the North East.

Weather in Silchar

Silchar is a year round destination, with highs during the summer months of April to June staying within a comfortable 25 to 35-degree Celsius range. Monsoons hit the city in July and carry on till September, making the winter months between October and March the best time to visit the city. This season is cool and pleasant, with temperatures not falling below the 10-degree Celsius mark.

Cost of living in Silchar

Local buses and taxis are efficient modes of transport in Silchar though the most convenient way to travel within the city is by auto-rickshaw. Taxi tariffs start at INR 10 per kilometer and a lunch meal for 1 in an inexpensive restaurant can cost you around INR 160.

Modes of payment accepted in Silchar

All establishments accept Indian Rupees while most shops accept cards.

Must try dishes in Silchar

Food in Silchar is influenced by both Bengali and Assamese tastes. While in Silchar, you must try local dishes like ombol, bhaja, bhapa and kalia. Most of these dishes can be prepared using both with fish or meat and vegetables.

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Documents required to travel from Kolkata to Silchar

Passengers travelling from Kolkata to Silchar may carry any one of the following documents as proof of identity

• Valid passport
• Pan card
• Valid driving license
• Aadhaar card
• Election photo identification card
• In case of children, their school identification card or any other photo identification proof
• In case of infants, a valid birth certificate

Major airlines that operate from Kolkata to Silchar

SpiceJet, Air India, Jet Airways