Book Chennai to Kolkata IndiGo flights

IndiGo offers multiple Chennai to Kolkata flights, making it easy for you to select and book your preferred flight to Kolkata. Now, you can avail great deals and offers by booking flight tickets directly from the IndiGo website.

About Kolkata

Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta is a city with great historical significance, vibrant culture and delicious food. Founded as a trading post for the East India Company, it was the capital of India under the British rule from 1773 – 1911. Popularly known as the ‘City of Joy’, Kolkata is home to several colonial-era architecture, cultural festivals and art galleries.

Best time to visit: The autumn and winter months of October to February are the ideal time to explore the City of Joy, as the weather is perfect and you get to experience a lot of festivities.

Major attractions in Kolkata: Kolkata has plenty of iconic landmarks that include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Prencep Ghat, Kalighat, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Fort William Kolkata, Birla Planetarium, Eden Gardens and many more. Do visit the Calcutta Zoo, also known as Alipore Zoo which is the oldest zoological park established in the country and one of the prime attractions of the city.

Shopping in Kolkata: Kolkata is known for its sarees, various art forms like Patachitra, and handicrafts such as Terracotta. Head to these popular market places - Gariahat Market, College Street, New Market, Burrabazar Market to fulfill your shopping desire.

Pro Tip: While shopping, don’t forget to try out Puchkas – Kolkata style Gol Gappas, different types of Rolls and Ghugni.

Airport: The main airport in Kolkata is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU). It is located 17 km away from the city centre and offers round the clock service. IndiGo operates daily non-stop flights between Kolkata and other key destinations in India and abroad including return flight from Kolkata to Chennai.

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About Chennai

Chennai, formerly known as Madras is a city with a rich culture that seamlessly blends with the metropolitan lifestyle. The capital of Tamil Nadu is worth visiting to witness the ancient temples and churches, British-era monuments, stunning coastline, and also for shopping.

Best time to visit: The ideal time to visit the city is pre-monsoon and during winters, between the months of October and February.

Major attractions in Chennai: Chennai is home to several famous sites such as Marina Beach which is the world’s second-longest beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, MGR Film City, Marundeeswarar Temple, Santhome Cathedral as well as few national parks like Arignar Anna Zoological Park and Guindy National Park.

Shopping in Chennai: The city has several good shopping options offering a variety of products that include sarees, gold jewellery, Tanjore paintings among others. You can head to popular shopping hubs like T Nagar, Pondy Bazaar, George Town, Anna Nagar and Kottivakkam to name a few.

Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the primary airport that serves the city. Located 21 km away from the city centre, it is the fourth busiest airport in the country in terms of passenger traffic. IndiGo connects Chennai to other key destinations through daily non-stop flights.

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