Planning to go to Kolkata from Mumbai? Book a flight for convenience and save your precious time. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport serves Kolkata and the IATA code is CCU.
For Mumbai to Kolkata flights, the airfare cost ranges from Rs. 3,096 to Rs. 14,347 depending on the route of travel, availability of flights and the class of travel.
Booking a round trip will be cheaper than booking two single trips. You can pre-book a meal of your choice and even get some cheap discounts. If you book a Mumbai to Kolkata flight a month before, you can purchase a ticket for cheap.
IndiGo, Air India, AirAsia, SpiceJet and Vistara provide Mumbai to Kolkata flights on a daily basis. Mostly, there are direct flights from Mumbai to Kolkata. But if you choose a connecting flight, the cities for layover include, Guwahati or Silchar, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bhubaneshwar, Varanasi, Ranchi, Lucknow, Raipur, Nagpur, Amritsar, Aurangabad, Patna, Bhopal, Bagdogra, Goa and Indore.
Mumbai Airport facilities
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport has foreign exchange counters at both arrivals and departures for the ease of travellers. There is also a play zone for kids that is free of cost. Apart from well-equipped medical facilities, there are plenty of options to shop and eat at the domestic departures.
Kolkata Airport facilities
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is the fifth busiest airport of India. The airport has food outlets such as, The Irish House, Haldiram’s, and Coffee Bea and Tea Leaf, at the domestic departures. There are childcare rooms for passengers with infants as well.
Baggage Information, Security Check-in and Document required
The baggage allowance will differ from airline to airline. Vistara and SpiceJet are among the major airlines that fly regularly from Mumbai to Kolkata:
SpiceJet: 7kg as hand luggage and 15kg as check-in luggage is allowed for passengers in economy class in all SpiceJet domestic flights. The business class passengers are allowed to carry 30kg as check in baggage and 10kg as hand baggage.
Vistara: 7kg as hand-baggage is allowed to passengers in Economy class. The Premium Economy class passengers are allowed 10kg as hand baggage while the Business class allows 12kg. The checked baggage allowance differs from class of travel. If you are travelling in Lite and Standard categories in the Economy class, you can carry a maximum of 15kg. In Flexi Economy, 20kg will be allowed. The Lite Premium Economy allows 20kg, the Standard Premium Economy allows 25kg and 30kg is allowed as checked baggage in Flexi Premium Economy. Vistara also offers a Lite Business cabin where 30kg as check in baggage is allowed. If in this class, you choose Standard, 35kg would be allowed. In Flexi Business class, 40kg will be allowed.
Passengers should mandatorily carry some documents for identification along with their e-tickets. Any of the following documents can be shown as a proof of identity to enter the airport:
- A valid passport
- Driving License
- Photo ID card issued by the government or reputed private organization
- PAN Card provided by the Income Tax Department.
- A voter ID card
- Photo Credit Card
- Valid birth certificate, if travelling with infants
- School ID card for children
- Aadhar Card
Places to visit in Mumbai
Mumbai is a charming city and it is where renowned artists and celebrities of the Indian film industry reside. Some of the famous places that one cannot miss are:
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya: This museum is an iconic landmark and a must-visit for all. It houses a vast collection of archaeological finds and artifacts. The airport is around 25km from here.
- Gateway of India: This famous icon of Mumbai is located 24km from the airport. Nowadays, the Gateway is a famous spot for gathering where you will find tourists and locals clicking selfies. You can also take a ferry to the Elephanta Caves on an offshore island, Gharapuri, nearby.
Places to visit in Kolkata
The ‘City of Joy’ is famous for its temples. Few of the famous ones are:
- Dakshineshwar Kali Temple: Overlooking the Hooghly River and Belur Math, Dakshineshwar Temple is located 12km from the airport. Along with the main Kali temple, there are 12 temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, a bathing ghat and a shrine of Rani Rashmoni at the temple complex.
- Kalighat Kali Temple: Another famous temple dedicated to Goddess Kali is the venerated Kalighat Temple. The main attraction of this temple is the image of Goddess Kali that bears a long protruded tongue made from gold. The airport is 25km from here.
- Birla Mandir: The marvelous temple with the architectural design similar to the Lingaraj Temple of Bhubaneswar is located 21km from the airport. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha, and it is crowded during Janmashtami festival.
Shops and restaurants in Kolkata
Kolkata has a lot to offer other than good memories. You can taste the rich Bengali cuisine and shop for unique items in the city. Here are a few places to go for shopping and eating:
- Lake Mall: The one-stop destination for ethnic attire, Lake Mall also has quite a few offbeat shops. There is a spa and a movie theatre as well. After you are done shopping, you can head to the food court with eat-outs including KFC, Café Coffee Day, Coffee World, The Noodle Story, Dominos and Keventers. Lake Mall is 24km from the airport.
- Burrabazar Market: Burrabazar is one of the oldest wholesale markets in Kolkata. The market is divided into four major parts - Tulapatti, Fancypatti, Dhotipatti and Chinipatti – where you will find electronic, household and hardware items. The airport is 15km from here.
- Sudder Street: Apart from the the foreign currency exchange kiosks, there are several crowded eat-outs serving amazing food. Visit Fairlawn restaurant or, Blue Sky Café to enjoy continental delicacies.
- Momo I Am: The restaurant serves some delicious Chinese and Sikkimese food. You will find all the young generation enjoying a plate of Momo and a beverage here. The peppy interiors and excellent food are exactly what this eat-out is all about. While there are several branches of this restaurant, the nearest one from the airport is located 4km away.
Weather in Kolkata
Kolkata has a tropical wet and dry weather. The summers are hot and very humid. The best time to visit the city would be during the winters because the weather remains dry.
