Washington to Kolkata Flights

Situated on the banks of the Hooghly River, Kolkata is one of the most prominent cities in India. Well-known for its contribution to Indian literature, Kolkata is the business and commercial hub of Eastern and North-Eastern India. You can now easily visit the former capital of India by booking a Washington to Kolkata flight or Kolkata to Washington flight tickets with IndiGo.

IndiGo has a codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines to offer you this flight with world-class amenities. It offers 6E services for passengers to provide a hassle-free experience during the time of travelling. This includes premium services like ‘6E Baggage’, under which you can get a discount on excess baggage, compensation for lost baggage, special care of your luggage, and doorstep delivery of your luggage.

It becomes necessary to keep yourself updated about flight information when you're planning a trip between Washington and Kolkata. So, keep an eye on the following pointers before booking your Washington to Kolkata flight ticket:

• Distance: The aerial distance between Washington and Kolkata is around 13350 km.
• Flights details: IndiGo offers regular connecting flights to Kolkata in collaboration with Turkish Airlines. Also, you can easily book a return route flight from Kolkata to Washington as well with IndiGo.
• Flight duration: Depending on the layover time, the flights to Kolkata from Washington take 39 hours to 60 hours.
• Flight ticket price: A one-way Washington to Kolkata flight ticket ranges between $625 and $1000, depending on the ticket booking date.

Kolkata is one of those unique modern cities that has successfully merged its history with modernity to create a marvellous atmosphere. You will find all the remains of its glorious past spread across the city while the modern infrastructure elevates the lives of its citizens. Apart from all its intellectual and cultural contributions, Kolkata is also the place for street food. Whether the famous kathi roll or the Misti doi and sandesh, passing up on the chance to savour Kolkata's traditional cuisine is a regrettable miss.

Places to visit in Kolkata

Here is a list of some of the must-visit places in Kolkata:

• Victoria Memorial Hall: The Victoria Monument Hall is the most gorgeous monument in Kolkata. It was made during the era of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of British India, in memory of Queen Victoria. This magnificent monument was created with British architecture. The lavish construction of this monument was done by white marble. The gallery of Victoria Memorial preserves ancient Western and Indian paintings. This gallery is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm (except Mondays and national holidays). Recently the monument announced two types of regular exhibitions – 'Birth of an Artist – The Early Years of Abanindranath Tagore' and the 3D projection mapping show about Kolkata.
• The National Library of India: The National Library is the permanent preservation centre of all the books, newspapers, and rare scriptures of India. It offers all possible educational services for the readers, including reading, bibliographic services, and references. Apart from these, the library provides book lending services and supports internship programs for young postgraduates in Library and Information Science. Until now, the library digitised 25000 old, rare books and essential documents. The readers can access the digital copies through the portal of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
• Indian Museum: The Indian Museum was founded in 1814 under the Asiatic Society of Bengal. This museum is the largest multipurpose museum in the Indian subcontinent as well as the Asia-Pacific region. The main aim of this museum is to educate people about socio-cultural activities and knowledge about the art, culture, and heritage of Asia. The museum has three main cultural sections – Art, Anthropology, and Archaeology along with eight other coordinating services. Apart from these sections, there are Zoology, Botany, and Geology sections also. The museum is open every Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.
• Saheed Minar: Earlier, this monument was known as the Ochterlony Monument. From 1969, it was dedicated to memorising the struggle of Indian freedom fighters. Thus, it was renamed as 'Saheed Minar', which translates as 'Martyrs Monument'. The monument was built with a combination of Egyptian, Turkish, and Syrian architectural styles. It has a white fluted column with two balconies at the top. This monument is open from 10 am to 5 pm for the visitors. There is no entry fee for visiting this place.
• Metcalfe Hall: Metcalfe Hall is the treasure house of a million old and antic journals. There are journals of Indian and foreign languages preserved in a three-tier stack. This hall stores the oldest journal named 'Philosophical Transactions' which was published in 1669. The Metcalfe Hall Museum also preserves some rare photographs of Kolkata, old paintings, and artefacts. One can find different artworks related to the Bengali culture in this place. The Metcalfe Hall is open from 10 am to 5 pm every day.

Kolkata Airport

The Kolkata Airport, or Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, is the city's only international airport. The IATA code of this airport is CCU, and its official address is Jessore Road, Dum Dum 700052. The airport is about 15 km from the main city, and you will easily find a bus and taxi to travel to and from the airport.

Washington, the capital of the USA, is renowned for its contribution to the history, culture, education, and Geological diversity of this country. Even after being the centre of politics and administration in the USA, Washington is still a city that attracts tourists from across the world. The historical buildings and museums scattered in and around the city are significant attractions. Also, Washington houses the offices of some of the biggest organisations in the world, making it an economic hub of this region.

Washington Airport

Dulles International Airport is one of the major international airports serving the city of Washington. It is located about 47 km northwest of the city. The official address of this airport is 1 Saarinen Cir, Dulles, VA 20166. The IATA code of the airport is IAD. You can find a bus, taxi, and train to travel to and from the airport.

If you are planning to visit India, you need to apply for an Indian visa from the website. If you have a Diplomatic/Official/Ordinary passport, you can fill an online application and submit it to the concerned Indian Embassy/Mission in your country. Make sure you have a valid international travel document before applying for a visa to India