Kolkata to Manchester Flights

If you are planning a trip to Manchester, IndiGo has regular connecting flights to Manchester, as one of the most trusted aviation brands in India, you can book direct flights with IndiGo to your favourite destination at ease. Lowest-fare flights from Kolkata to Manchester are available with several add-on facilities with IndiGo. IndiGo also offers return route options from Manchester to Kolkata and helps passengers book a round trip.

Tourists can make the most of their flights to Manchester by having basic information about their flights. Information like flight timings, layovers, and other details can help them avoid any inconvenience.

• Distance - The aerial distance between Kolkata and Manchester is 8,043 km.
• Flights to Manchester - Regular IndiGo flights operate between Kolkata and Manchester. Passengers can pick one based on their desired month to travel and other factors such as price.
• Flight timings - Passengers can check the time for flights between Kolkata and Manchester on the IndiGo website.
• Layover duration - The duration of layovers for flights between Kolkata and Manchester is between 2 hours and 38 hours.
• Flight duration - It takes between 18 hours and 65 hours to complete the journey from Kolkata to Manchester by air through IndiGo.
• Flight ticket price - The price of a Kolkata to Manchester flight ticket ranges from INR 26,000 to INR 1,29,000. The ticket prices may vary depending on the time of booking.
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Manchester is a significant city in northwest London. Its architecture, scientific and engineering output, musical exports, and other cultural aspects make it one of the most sought-after places in Europe. The city was the epicentre of textile manufacturing during the industrial revolution and it was called ‘The Cottonopolis’ due to the quantity of cotton it produced. Manchester’s role in football makes it even more renowned for tourists. Several locations signify Manchester FC’s role in this glorious game. Manchester has also played a significant role in enhancing the scale of music. That’s how this city earned the title of ‘Music Capital’. Legendary bands like The Smiths, Joy Division, Oasis, The Blossoms, and The 1975 have emerged from this land.

Meat and potato pie, Manchester tart, Eccles cake, and Chorley cakes are a few of the best dishes. Manchester is truly diverse and multi-ethnic. IndiGo’s Kolkata to Manchester flights, make it easy to travel to this wonderful place.

Places to visit in Manchester

• Etihad Stadium - John Laing built the Etihad Stadium for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. It is home to the premier league club, Manchester City F.C. Tour guides help tourists understand the relevance of different segments of the stadium.
• The John Rylands Library - Rare books and manuscripts enrich the shelves of this library. It is a late-Victorian neo-gothic building on Deansgate. Enriquita Augustina Rylands founded it in 1900 in memory of her late husband, John Rylands.
• Science and Industry Museum - The museum depicts different aspects of scientific and industrial revolutions over the last few centuries. It has preserved the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station and its first railway warehouse since 1830. It is a great location to observe how a few people’s ideas shaped the modern world. Tourists can explore this museum in a matter of 2-3 hours.
• People’s History Museum - People’s History Museum is the national centre for the conservation, collection, and interpretation of material related to the history of working people in the United Kingdom.
• National Football Museum - National Football Museum is a must-visit for every football fan. Fans can understand the history of the FA Cup here. Along with different interactive challenges, England's footballing crown jewels make this museum a great source of entertainment.
• Manchester Cathedral - Manchester Cathedral has been the centre stage in Manchester’s history for over 600 years. It is renowned as the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Manchester, located at Victoria Street.
• The Whitworth Manchester - The Whitworth Manchester Gallery is located on Oxford Road. Several contemporary and ancient pieces of work make it a significant destination for art lovers. Grayson Perry and Tracey Emin’s Tapestry, William Blake’s The Ancient of Days, and works by John Robert Cozens make this a significant gallery.
• Manchester Arena - The Arena is the grandest indoor arena in Europe. Madonna, Lady Gaga, and bands like the Rolling Stones have performed here. It is also a stage for comedians and sporting events. Boxing bouts by legends like Mike Tyson and David Haye make it a crowd-puller. It has a capacity of 21,000.

Important things to remember for a trip to Manchester

• Try to book tickets in advance for any of the selected sightseeing places.
• Purchase an oyster card for making payments in Manchester.

Manchester Airport

Several flights to Manchester are available on the IndiGo website. They fly to the following airports-

• Manchester Airport (MAN) Located in Ringway, Manchester Airport is 14 km southwest of Manchester city centre. It has three passenger Terminals. Regular trains, apart from taxis, are available around the airport. They are well-connected to the city centre.
  
• Gatwick Airport (STN) Gatwick Airport is often called London Gatwick. It is situated near Crawley. It is almost 9 km from the centre. Trains and taxis are available at regular intervals outside the airport.

Manchester visa requirements

A UK visa is required to visit Manchester. These documents are required to file for the visa are:

• UK visa application form.
• Two recent passport-size photographs.
• A passport.
• Testimony of financial support.
• Biometric information.
• Visa fee receipt.
• Proof of occupation.

Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is a beautiful city. It is one of the country's most significant cultural, commercial, and educational centres, known for its rich history, colonial architecture, and vibrant street life. Museums, Science City, Howrah Bridge, and cathedrals are a few famous attractions in this city. Its cuisine is eminent worldwide. Kolkata Biryani, Rasgulla, and Mishti Doi are a few of the most relished dishes in this city. Kolkata is a sight to witness during the Durga Puja and Diwali. The celebrations are grand and unlike any other.

Kolkata Airport (CCU)

Kolkata Airport (CCU) is also called Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. IndiGo’s flights to Manchester operate from this airport. It is located 16 km from the city. There are a total of three Terminals at Kolkata Airport. International flights operate through Terminal 2