Vijayawada to Kolkata Flights

Ditch the exhausting road journeys and board a swift and comfortable Vijayawada to Kolkata flight with IndiGo. Providing a plethora of advanced facilities to its customers, the airline has created a customer-centric approach to make a passenger’s travel experience more pleasant. IndiGo's hassle-free online flight booking system ensures that you book a return Kolkata to Vijayawada flight ticket with the utmost ease. Not to mention, this airline provides lowest Vijayawada to Kolkata flight ticket price to make air travel affordable.

IndiGo's Vijayawada to Kolkata route is served by a connecting flight with a layover in Bengaluru. The time duration of such flights ranges between 5 hours and 25 minutes to 10 hours. Apart from this, customers can avail the lowest airfare options for the Vijayawada to Kolkata flight by availing lucrative deals and discounts offered by IndiGo. Besides, customers can also fly to other places within the country via IndiGo's:

• Kolkata to Imphal flight
• Kolkata to Bhopal flight
• Kolkata to Amritsar flight
• Kolkata to Jammu flight

One of the most important cities during the British rule in India, Kolkata displays a unique blend of art and culture. This city is home to several majestic architectural marvels that represent its rich past. Not to mention, Kolkata is home to the best literature and is known for its legacy in this field. Your trip to Kolkata will include relishing lip-smacking delicacies, created using exotic herbs and spices. Macher jhol and Kolkata biryani are the must-have specialities of this city.

Things to do in Kolkata

Visitors can indulge in a plethora of activities in Kolkata. Besides relishing mouth-watering local food items, people can also seek blessings at the divine Dakshineswar Temple. A visit to Science City is a must for someone who enjoys learning new facts. The world-famous Howrah Bridge is an excellent spot to click pictures with your loved ones. The Park Street is another must-visit spot, excellent to shop your heart out.

Tourist attractions

Fort Williams, Victoria Memorial, Kalighat Kali Temple, Sundarbans, Tagore's House, Snow Park and Tipu Sultan Palace are the best tourist spots in this city. A visit to the Nicco park is also a must.

Places to shop

Kolkata is the perfect city to indulge in retail therapy. Gariahat Market is the ideal spot to buy clothes and accessories. In addition to this, the College street is the largest book market in India, known to offer rare volumes at a discounted price. You can also buy many classic Bengali books in this market. Hatibagan Market is the perfect place to buy elegant silk and cotton sarees.

Best time to visit Kolkata

The best time to visit Kolkata is from October to February as the weather during this period is pleasant and perfect for travelling purposes.

Modes of transport

Kolkata has a well-operated transit system with several choices to explore the city. Trams and ferries are readily available in this city. Apart from this, local buses and Metro trains are also the preferred modes of transport in Kolkata.

Weather in Kolkata

Having a sub-tropical climate, Kolkata experiences warm weather for the most part of the year. Additionally, Kolkata receives rainfall from June to September.

Airport in Kolkata

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport or Kolkata Airport (IATA: CCU) provides all-day-long arrival and departure to facilitate convenient travel. This airport is among the major airports in the country and has a new integrated terminal, which handles most of the operations. This airport has 78 immigration counters and 12 customs counters. And, IndiGo operates over 100 daily non-stop flights from this airport. To know more about IndiGo's flight schedule from this airport, visit the airline’s official website (goIndiGo.in).

Famously called the 'Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh', Vijayawada is a stunning city resting on the banks of the Krishna River. Providing an excellent blend of a city-like lifestyle and old-world charm, Vijayawada is one of the best cities to explore in India. This city has a rich past and is known for its intriguing culture and traditions. Your trip to Vijayawada will consist of lots of sightseeing and relishing local, freshly cooked delicacies. Also, a visit to the famous Mangalagiri Hill is a must to witness the breathtaking beauty of this city.

Tourist attractions

Kanaka Durga Temple, Undavalli Caves, Hazratbal Mosque, Subramanya Swamy Temple and Victoria Museum are the famous tourist attractions in this city. In addition to this, do not forget to explore the Rajiv Gandhi Park to witness the region’s flora and fauna. Kolleru Lake is the ideal spot to spend some time in the company of nature while soaking in a spellbinding view and relaxing in a peaceful ambience.

Places to shop

Vijayawada has innumerable shopping spots to explore. From offering elegant silver jewellery to top-quality toys, a shopping spree in Viajaywada is not to be missed out on. Kalanikethan is the best spot to buy gorgeous traditional clothing items, including sarees and ghagras. In addition to this, MG Road market and Besant Road are worth a visit.

Modes of transport

Buses are one of the main modes of transport in Vijayawada, which makes commuting within the city more manageable. Auto-rickshaws are also easily available in the city and are ideal for covering long distances. In addition to this, eco-friendly e-rickshaws are readily available in Vijayawada. Trains form another important mode of transport in this city.

Weather in Vijayawada

This city has a tropical climate with hot summers, moderate monsoons and pleasant winters. Summers in this city begin from April and last till June and the average temperature during this season ranges from 20°C to 47°C.

Airport in Vijayawada

Situated 13.5 km away from the city, Vijayawada Airport (IATA: VGA) has a single integrated terminal that handles only domestic flights. This airport has a capacity of handling 500 passengers at a time. Passengers can avail car rental services, wheelchair assistance and free trolleys at this airport. IndiGo operates 49 non-stop weekly flights from this airport to Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai, among other Indian cities. To know more about IndiGo's flight schedule from this airport, visit www.goindigo.in.