Flying from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Kolkata Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bengaluru Airport to Kolkata Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Bengaluru.
There are 114 Bengaluru Airport to Kolkata Airport flights each week.
Your BLR to CCU flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
There's a good range of direct flights from Bengaluru Airport to Kolkata Airport to pick from. When organising your Kolkata trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of India:
IndiGo is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers BLR to CCU flights, with 73.32% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bengaluru Airport to Kolkata Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between BLR and CCU include:
Hyderabad Airport
Chennai Airport
Visakhapatnam Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
At the moment, 55 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bengaluru Airport to Kolkata Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 111 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BLR to CCU, book your journey two months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Bengaluru Airport to Kolkata Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BLR to CCU.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bengaluru Airport to Kolkata Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Of all flights departing from Bengaluru Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Bengaluru Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Bengaluru. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BLR? If you're catching an early flight from Bengaluru Airport to Kolkata Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kolkata Airport (CCU)
Consider booking a hotel near CCU if you're catching a late Bengaluru Airport to Kolkata Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore beyond Kolkata and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own wheels. You can book a Kolkata Airport rental car from popular providers like Europcar or Avis.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Kolkata Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
From Kolkata Airport, Kolkata is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
January is the most popular month for flights from Bengaluru Airport to Kolkata Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Kolkata in June.
Lock in your flight from Bengaluru Airport to Kolkata Airport for April if you want to visit Kolkata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BLR to CCU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Kolkata, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey about 467 kilometres north-west to Patna to tick off its top sights. From Gurudwara to Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another corner of India, consider Ranchi, about 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. Jagannath Temple, Panchghagh Falls and Sun Temple are key reasons to visit.