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Flying from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kolkata Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Kolkata and New Delhi are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
There are 192 Kolkata Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flights every week to choose from.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CCU to DEL flight.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Kolkata Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to pick from. When organising your New Delhi journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of India:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air India.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers CCU to DEL flights, with 74.66% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kolkata Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between CCU and DEL include:
Patna Airport
Varanasi Airport
Raipur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kolkata Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is R 1,028. A return ticket is currently R 2,169. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from CCU to DEL, reserve your journey 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Finding cheap flights from CCU to DEL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kolkata Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about Kolkata Airport (CCU)
Of all flights departing from Kolkata Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
Kolkata Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Kolkata. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CCU? If you're boarding an early flight from Kolkata Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you're coming in on a late Kolkata Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near DEL:
Grab a Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car and discover New Delhi and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Rental are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to central New Delhi has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to New Delhi in March.
Book your flight from Kolkata Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport for May if you want to visit New Delhi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CCU to DEL in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of New Delhi. Around 3 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
If you're ready to explore another side of India, head for Kanpur, about 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple are the start of reasons to visit.
