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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chennai to Kolkata:

• Earliest: departs at 05:25 and lands at 07:47
• Latest: departs at 23:20 and lands at 01:42.

The flight takes about 2h 22m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chennai to Kolkata:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Chennai to Kolkata takes 2h 22m, covering 2,229 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Chennai to Kolkata range from ₹ 11,679 to ₹ 14,530, with an average of ₹ 12,840 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 11,679 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the ₹ 12,840 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 12,784 return, compared with ₹ 19,472 via a stopover through Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

IndiGo is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air India Express has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chennai to Kolkata flights are:

• IndiGo: 93% on time
• Air India Express: 90% on time
• SpiceJet: 55% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 2,174–₹ 2,212 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India Express and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Kolkata flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 22%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 14,519 to ₹ 89,055. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chennai to Kolkata are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 8,854, which is 38% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Chennai to Kolkata usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chennai to Kolkata route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 07m.

Connecting flights from Chennai to Kolkata most commonly pass through:

• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Chennai to Kolkata. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 12,431 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ₹ 13,570, a difference of ₹ 1,139.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Chennai and Kolkata. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• IndiGo
• Air India Express

Flying via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 02m, compared to 22h 59m via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK).

Some of the most popular sights in Kolkata are National Library and Alipur Zoo. These are among the most viewed places in Kolkata on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.