Flying from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Imphal Airport (IMF): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kolkata Airport to Imphal Airport.
There are 25 Kolkata Airport to Imphal Airport flights each week to choose from.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your CCU to IMF flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Kolkata Airport to Imphal Airport. When you're ready to start your Imphal holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of India:
IndiGo tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating CCU to IMF flights, Air India Express has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kolkata Airport to Imphal Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CCU and IMF include:
Guwahati Airport
Agartala Airport
Dibrugarh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Imphal Airport (IMF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kolkata Airport to Imphal Airport flight is R 728. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 1,373. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from CCU to IMF by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Imphal Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CCU to IMF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kolkata Airport to Imphal Airport.
Handy information about Kolkata Airport (CCU)
When it comes to Kolkata Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Kolkata Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Kolkata. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Kolkata Airport to Imphal Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CCU:
Arriving at Imphal Airport (IMF)
Consider booking a hotel close to IMF if you have a late Kolkata Airport to Imphal Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Imphal Airport (IMF) to central Imphal
From Imphal Airport, Imphal is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Imphal Airport (IMF)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Kolkata Airport to Imphal Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Imphal. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Kolkata Airport to Imphal Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Imphal, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CCU to IMF in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Guwahati is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Imphal. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Brahmaputra River, Kamakhya Temple and Jai Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.
Aizawl is another must-experience destination in India and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Imphal. No trip is complete without experiencing Azuali waterfalls, Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary and Mizoram State Museum.