Flight tickets from Chandigarh to Kolkata

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What you need to know before flying from Chandigarh to Kolkata?

Airport information

Departure

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)
Sector 17, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Chandigarh – 160014, Punjab

Arrival

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
Kolkata – 7000052, West Bengal, India

Getting to Chandigarh airport

• Chandigarh Airport is located 13 km south of the city centre at Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar area of Mohali district.
• Travellers can take the state-run CTU A/C buses and prepaid/metered taxis from the city to the airport.

Travelling from Kolkata International Airport

• Kolkata airport is located in the suburb of Dum Dum, 14 km northeast of the city.
• Travel options from the airport to the city include rental cars, A/C buses, prepaid/metered taxis operated by the Bengal Taxi Association, and the train (from Biman Bandar airport railway station to Dumdum Cantt. via Jessore Road).

Facilities at Chandigarh and Kolkata Airports

• Chandigarh International Airport is an eco-friendly airport and is equipped with features such as tea/coffee facilities, tourism and info desk, currency exchange counters, ATMs, banking services, lounges (membership and pay-to-use), medical assistance, child care and rest rooms, and 15 minutes of free Wi-Fi.
• Kolkata International Airport now has a single integrated terminal with international and domestic halls, membership and pay-per-use lounges, dining spaces, cafés and restaurants, duty-free shops, banking services and ATMs, currency exchange counters, 30 minutes of free Wi-Fi, etc.

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

The minimum flight time from Chandigarh to Kolkata is 4h 10min, via connecting flights. If you are a foodie, then Kolkata is a haven for you. Check out this guide. Are you a foodie in Kolkata? You are in for a treat!

Weather in Kolkata

The hot and humid Kolkata is best experienced and visited in the extended winters – between late October and March – when the humidity is lesser, the weather is pleasant, and the temperatures stay between 3 and 27 degree Celsius.

Cost of living in Kolkata

A 1 km taxi ride in Kolkata costs INR 14-20 and INR 260 on an end-to-end ride on the tram from north to south Kolkata (which includes complimentary snacks). A 1-person budget meal costs INR 150-200 and a 2-person, 3-course meal at a mid-range restaurant costs INR 700-800.

Mode of payments accepted in Kolkata

If you're in Kolkata and intend to travel by local transport such as the cycle rickshaw, tram or bus, or plan to eat food at most of the smaller or cash-only restaurants or plan to shop at the many street bazaars of the city such as New Market, Burra Bazaar, College Street Market and Gariahat Market, then you'll need cash, which can be withdrawn at the many ATMs across the city. On the other hand, credit and debit cards are accepted at resorts, 4/5-star hotels, upscale restaurants, pubs, and malls.

Best places for your first meal in Kolkata

Head to Kolkata to feast on Phuchka, the king of Kolkata's street food and Kolkata's version of Pani Puri or Gol Gappa, the traditional hot Luchi with Kosha Mangsho or Dum Aloo, Kathi rolls, Chanachur, Roshogollas, Chelo Kebabs, traditional Bengali dishes such as Machher Jhol and Sondesh and Mughlai Parotha. Enjoy these foods at Park Street, Ballygunge, Kalighat, New Town and Dacre Street.

Information and data provided on this page is correct as of May 2nd, 2018.