Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from New Delhi to Kolkata, IndiGo or Air India?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Delhi to Kolkata are IndiGo and Air India. With an average price for the route of £91 and an overall rating of 6.8, IndiGo is the most popular choice. Air India is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £85 and an overall rating of 5.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from New Delhi to Kolkata take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 815 miles separating New Delhi to Kolkata in about 2h 05m.

Question 3

How many flights are there between New Delhi and Kolkata per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 22 and 24 direct flights that take off from New Delhi and land in Kolkata, with an average flight time of 2h 18m. The most common departure time is 05:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 162 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Delhi to Kolkata was £51 for a one-way ticket and £96 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between New Delhi and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi and Kolkata are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are IndiGo (75 flights per week), Air India (70 flights per week), and Akasa Air (14 flights per week).

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

When flying from New Delhi to Kolkata, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New Delhi, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

On your way to Kolkata, you’ll fly out from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. You’ll be landing at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from New Delhi to Kolkata?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from New Delhi at 00:05 and will be landing in Kolkata at 02:20.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New Delhi to Kolkata jets off at 23:45 and lands at 01:55.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between New Delhi and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from New Delhi to Kolkata. They are Air India and IndiGo. The cheapest airline for this route is Air India, with the best return deal found costing £65. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air India.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Delhi to Kolkata flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New Delhi and Kolkata.

Question 13

On which days can I fly direct from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from New Delhi to Kolkata on a daily basis.

Question 14

How much is parking at New Delhi Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you need to leave your car at New Delhi Airport, there are several options and extra amenities that you’ll have access to, including air pressure checks, pollution checks, tire inflation and more. Daily rates vary by car park and added amenities, but they generally start at around ₹520 per day.

Question 15

How much is a taxi to Kolkata city centre from the airport?

Accepted Answer

There are swathes of unregistered taxis at Kolkata Airport, which can lead to unsafe trips and vastly fluctuating prices. For flat rates and more regulation, you can pre-book registered Bengal Taxi Association Taxis at the taxi stand outside of the arrivals area. Pre-booked fares to the city centre shouldn’t cost more than around ₹500.

Question 16

What dining options are there in New Delhi Airport?

Accepted Answer

Indira Gandhi Airport has a wide range of different airport restaurant options in each terminal, including Falafel Express, Flying Bites, Moti Mahal, McDonald’s, Subway, Urban Food Market and many more. Wherever you are in Indira Gandhi Airport, there are several convenient dining options nearby to choose from for a quick snack before your flight.

Question 17

Can I hire a car at Kolkata Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you’d prefer to avoid public transport and have your own vehicle for exploring Kolkata, you can hire one from the airport’s onsite rental car agency: WENZ International. If you’d prefer to rent with another agency, you can shop around and book ahead with Kolkata Airport’s rental car search engine.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from New Delhi to Kolkata is February, where tickets cost £81 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £114 and £106 respectively.

Question 19

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Delhi to Kolkata.

Question 20

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kolkata from New Delhi is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 21

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kolkata with an airline and back to New Delhi with another airline.

Question 22

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kolkata from New Delhi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 23

How often are flights from New Delhi to Kolkata delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between New Delhi and Kolkata historically see delays in approximately 18% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 109 minutes.

Question 24

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Delhi to Kolkata flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, IndiGo have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 15% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 25

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 26

What is the most punctual flight time for New Delhi to Kolkata flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New Delhi and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from New Delhi to Kolkata were found on Air India Express (£96) and IndiGo (£114).

Question 29

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from New Delhi to Kolkata, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Question 30

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £89 on average.

Question 31

How much is a return flight from New Delhi to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Kolkata from New Delhi usually cost between £84 and £112 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £96 on Air India Express (6 Oct–9 Oct).

Question 32

What are the most popular airlines flying to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Kolkata is IndiGo, followed by Air India.

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