Chandigarh to Kolkata Flights

General Information

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) is the primary airport in Chandigarh. This is the best airport to board on a flight from Chandigarh.

There is no dearth of options to choose from as 37 flights fly to Kolkata from Chandigarh every week. These flights are operated by 3 major airlines.                                                                                

The fare of flights depends upon three major factors:

• Route (Direct or Indirect)

• Availability

• Booking time

The cheapest fare to travel to Kolkata from Chandigarh is INR 5,179 and the maximum fare is INR 18,386.

A total of 3 airlines operate both direct and indirect flights in this particular route. IndiGo and Vistara together operate 37 flights.

Number of flights operated by the above-mentioned airlines is

• IndiGo: 9

• Vistara: 28                                   

Chandigarh is one of the eight Union Territories of the country and was constituted so on November 1, 1966. It is well known for its gardens and lakes. The city is also the capital of two major states of democratic country India namely Punjab and Haryana.

Airport Connectivity: Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) is the primary airport of Chandigarh.

Railway Connectivity: Chandigarh Junction Railway Station is the main railway station of this Union Territory.

Places to stay

• Luxury Hotels: The Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa Resort, Hyatt Regency, Citi Inn Grande, Taj Chandigarh, Hillock Guest House.

• Budget Hotels: Hotel Golden Plaza, Hotel Hill View, Hotel Empire Inn, Hotel New Mehtab Place, The Regent Hotel.

Restaurants in Chandigarh: Pyro Pop Lounge, Attic, The Snob, The Finch, Downing Street.

Shopping Markets in Chandigarh: Shopping Plaza, Furniture Market, Palika Bazaar, Shastri Market, Patel Market, Punjab Government Emporium.

Traveling Around in Chandigarh: Chandigarh has a bus system to get around the city that is managed by Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU). Also, there are auto-rickshaws, taxis to travel within the Union Territory. Bicycles are also available on rent to roam around the visiting gardens or lakes within the city. 

Chandigarh Attractions: Pinjore Gardens, Topiary Park, Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Mansa Devi Temple, Japanese Garden, International Dolls Museum.

Best time to visit Chandigarh: Months between October and March is the best time to visit the place as, during summers, generally hot and dry wind blows which makes it difficult for tourists to roam around the place.

Airport address of Chandigarh: New Civil Air Terminal, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 140306.

Formerly known as Calcutta until 2001, Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state named West Bengal and it is also the capital of “Indian Culture”. The major difference between Kolkata and other cities of India is that it also focuses on other sports like football rather than cricket but it is still home to major cricketing venues and franchises.

Airport Connectivity: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is the official airport of Kolkata that serves the capital of West Bengal.

Railway Connectivity: Formerly known as Chitpur Station, Kolkata Railway Station is the major station of Kolkata.

Places to stay

• Luxury Hotels: Zone by The Park, Hotel Aauris, Monotel Luxury Business Hotel, The Peerless Inn, The Park Kolkata.

• Budget Hotels: Bubble Beds, The Elite Apartment Hotel, Renu Guest House, The Vedic Village, The Georgian Inn.

Restaurants in Kolkata: Peter Cat, Mocambo Restaurant and Bar, Mainland China, Baan Thai, Oh! Calcutta.

Shopping Markets in Kolkata: Hatibagan Market, NewMarket Kolkata, New B.K. Market, Quest Mall, Vardaan Market.

Traveling Around in Kolkata: Kolkata has metro train facility to get around the major places of West Bengal’s capital. Some private companies in the city provide motor-cycles on rent and taxis are also there to serve people. Auto-rickshaws are also there to travel small distances.

Kolkata Attractions: Howrah Bridge, Kalighat, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Victoria Memorial, Nicco Park.

Best time to visit Kolkata: Months between October and February is the best time to visit Kolkata.

Airport address of Kolkata: Jessore Road, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.