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About Chennai to Kolkata Route
The Chennai (MAA) to Kolkata (CCU) route is a major domestic air corridor connecting Tamil Nadu with West Bengal. Chennai is served by Chennai International Airport while Kolkata is served by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The non-stop flight takes approximately 1.5–3 hrs (varies by airline), making it a convenient option for both business and leisure travellers.
Fares on the Chennai to Kolkata route start from ₹5,499. IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air are the primary carriers on this sector. Prices vary significantly based on season, day of week, and advance booking period — fares booked 3–4 weeks ahead are typically 30–40% lower than last-minute tickets.
About Chennai: Gateway to South India — Culture, Temples & Marina Beach Chennai houses the world's second-longest urban beach — Marina Beach — and some of India's finest Dravidian temples.
About Kolkata — your destination
Kolkata pulses with intellectual energy, colonial architecture, and street food unlike anywhere else. Victoria Memorial gleams in white marble, Howrah Bridge spans the Hooghly, and Durga Puja transforms the city into an open-air art gallery every October.
Serving airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport · State: West Bengal
Weather in Kolkata — best time to visit
Best time to visit Kolkata: October to March
Top attractions in Kolkata
- Victoria Memorial
- Howrah Bridge
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Indian Museum
- Eden Gardens
- Kumartuli (potters district)
Local food worth the trip
Travel tips for Kolkata
- Durga Puja (Oct) is spectacular — book months ahead
- Yellow taxis iconic but Ola/Uber easier
- North Kolkata for heritage walks
- Trams still run — a unique experience
Recommended stay: 2–4 days
Departing from Chennai? Don't miss these
- Marina Beach (2nd longest in world)
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Fort St. George
- San Thome Basilica
How to get cheaper MAA–CCU flights
- Book 3–4 weeks in advance for the best MAA to CCU fares.
- Fly Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday — midweek departures are consistently cheaper.
- Before 7am and late-night flights typically run about 15% below peak slots.
- Let the AI travel agent compare every fare class on this sector at once.
- Travelling as a group? BMM Reserved Fares lock the price so it cannot rise while you collect passenger details.
- Avoid booking inside 72 hours of departure — last-minute fares spike sharply.
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