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About Kolkata to Chennai Route
The Kolkata (CCU) to Chennai (MAA) route is a major domestic air corridor connecting West Bengal with Tamil Nadu. Kolkata is served by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport while Chennai is served by Chennai 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 Kolkata to Chennai 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 Kolkata: City of Joy — Art, Literature & Colonial Grandeur Kolkata pulses with intellectual energy, colonial architecture, and street food unlike anywhere else.
About Chennai — your destination
Chennai houses the world's second-longest urban beach — Marina Beach — and some of India's finest Dravidian temples. National Geographic ranked Chennai the world's 2nd best food city. The December Music and Dance Festival draws classical arts lovers globally.
Serving airport: Chennai International Airport · State: Tamil Nadu
Weather in Chennai — best time to visit
Best time to visit Chennai: November to February
Top attractions in Chennai
- Marina Beach (2nd longest in world)
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Fort St. George
- San Thome Basilica
- Government Museum
- Mahabalipuram (UNESCO, day trip)
Local food worth the trip
Travel tips for Chennai
- Oct–Dec brings NE monsoon rains
- MRTS and Metro for quick city travel
- T. Nagar for shopping
- Rent a car for Mahabalipuram day trip
Recommended stay: 2–3 days
Departing from Kolkata? Don't miss these
- Victoria Memorial
- Howrah Bridge
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Indian Museum
How to get cheaper CCU–MAA flights
- Book 3–4 weeks in advance for the best CCU to MAA 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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