Flights to Kolkata (CCU)

Kolkata, once known as Calcutta, is the capital city of the East Indian State — West Bengal. It is situated on the banks of the gorgeous River Hooghly, and is the cultural hub of Eastern India. Fascinating old coffee shops, thrilling night clubs, delicious street-food, posh five-star hotels, a blend of historical buildings and famous temples, the heritage of theater and music, and most importantly the friendly people of the city makes for a joyous vacation. A charismatic city, Kolkata is home to numerous structures with European architecture.                 

Hop-on a cheap flight to Kolkata and discover this city which is three centuries old and is considered to be the third biggest metropolitan in India.    

Tourist Attractions

Howrah Bridge – Book low cost flights to Kolkata and get the opportunity to see the grandeur of the Howrah Bridge — the majestic landmark of Kolkata. This bridge is a gigantic steel structure which happens to be one of the longest cantilever bridges on earth. It was renamed as Rabindra Setu after the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Howrah Bridge is an engineering marvel that spans across the Hooghly River. The bridge is about 1500 feet long and 71 feet wide.                     

Victoria Memorial – A fascinating icon of the city, Victoria Memorial was established in 1921. This white marbled beauty — built in the memory of Queen Victoria — is considered to be an epitome of grace and beauty. The structure grabs attention for its exquisite architecture pertaining to Indo-Saracenic revivalist style. Book cheap plane tickets to Kolkata and visit this place. It looks breathtakingly beautiful after sunset when the place is lighted up with floodlights.    

Indian Botanic Garden – This lush green garden is located in Howrah, at the western bank of the Hooghly River. Founded in 1787, it holds the record of being the oldest and largest Botanical Garden in India. A major tourist spot, the garden is home to the “Great Banyan Tree,” that is considered to be the oldest Banyan tree in the world. The tree covers an area of 1325 square feet.     

When to Visit

The best time to get onboard a Kolkata flight is between late September and March when the harsh summer is over and pleasant weather makes its convenient for visitors to roam around and explore the city. Travelers will also be just in time to join-in in the grand celebrations of Durga Puja — a religious festival observed with much pomp and show.

Major Airport

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is the major airport serving the city of Kolkata. It is located at a distance of 36 miles from the city center.             

Know More about Kolkata

Kolkata hosts numerous lively festivals and is home to a very active artistic community. While visiting the city, travelers like to taste the local cuisine in one of its swanky restaurants. The best places to devour mouthwatering Bengali dishes along with other cuisines are Oh! Calcutta, Arsalan Restaurant, Oudh 1590, Peter Cat and Baan Thai Restaurant.     

Bustling Kolkata offers various kinds of accommodations varying from 5 star hotels, to semi-luxury ones to budget hotels. Browse our website or user-friendly app to find round trip flights to Kolkata along with several other lucrative Kolkata flight deals.