Pune to Kolkata Flights, Fares Starting from ₹ 8249

Pune to Kolkata Flight Route Details

Connecting Flights on the Pune to Kolkata Route

Direct flights handle most of the demand on the Pune to Kolkata route, as a connection would significantly lengthen an already long nonstop journey. Where connecting options exist, they usually operate via Mumbai, Hyderabad or Bengaluru and generally add three hours or more compared with a direct flight. Most travellers choose the direct option, particularly students travelling around a fixed term start date.

Airport Terminal and Check-in Information

Pune Airport (PNQ) shares its runway with an Indian Air Force base, so security screening can take longer than at a purely civilian airport. Online check-in generally opens 48 hours before departure, and airport counters usually close 45 to 60 minutes before the scheduled time. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is the only airport serving Kolkata, which keeps the arrival process simple, and it offers prepaid taxi counters, car rental desks and wheelchair assistance for travellers who need it.

How to Book Pune to Kolkata Flight Tickets on MakeMyTrip

• Log in to MakeMyTrip, or create an account for a first booking.
• Enter Pune as the departure city and Kolkata as the destination, along with the travel date and number of passengers.
• Sort the results by price, then narrow the list using the airline or departure time filters.
• Select the preferred flight.
• Apply a live promo code such as MMTSUPER or WELCOMEMMT before payment.
• Review the baggage and cancellation terms on the fare summary screen.
• Complete the payment to receive the e-ticket and invoice by email.

Best Time to Book and Fly

• Booking 3–4 weeks in advance generally results in a lower fare than booking in the final days before departure.
• The college admission season, generally from June to August, brings a rise in demand as students travel to Pune for the start of a new term.
• Durga Puja and Diwali also cause a sharp rise in demand as travel between Maharashtra and Bengal peaks.
• Fares on the Pune to Kolkata route are usually at their most stable during the off-peak months of the year.
• Tuesday and Wednesday departures are usually cheaper than weekend flights.

Baggage Allowance

• Cabin baggage: 7 kg on most economy tickets.
• Check-in baggage: Usually starts at 15 kg, depending on the airline and fare booked.
• Buying extra baggage online before the flight is generally cheaper than paying the airline's rate at the airport counter.
• Infants travelling without a separate seat receive a smaller allowance set by the individual airline.
• Students moving for a new academic term often carry more luggage than typical travellers, so they should check the airline's excess baggage rate in advance during the June to August admission period.

Tips to Save More on Pune to Kolkata Flights

• Set a fare alert for Pune to Kolkata flights instead of checking manually, as prices change as seats are sold through the day.
• Book ahead of the June to August admission season and Durga Puja, as seats on the Pune to Kolkata route sell out earlier than usual around these periods.
• Move travel to a midweek date where the schedule allows.
• Compare fares for a day or two before and after the planned travel date.
• Book both legs of a round trip together once both travel dates are confirmed.

Why Book Pune to Kolkata Flights on MakeMyTrip

• Each fare shows its baggage limit and cancellation fee before checkout.
• Web check-in and live flight status tracking are free once a ticket is booked.
• Promo codes and bank offers are displayed together on the flight offers page.
• Support is available for date changes, cancellations and refund-related queries after booking.

Refunds for Cancelled or Rescheduled Flights

The resolution of a cancelled or rescheduled Pune to Kolkata flight depends on the operating airline's rules rather than a single MakeMyTrip policy. When the airline cancels or reschedules a flight, the usual options are a full refund, a free change to another flight or credit for a later trip.
Airline-initiated refunds usually reach the original payment method within 7 to 10 working days. If the passenger cancels, the cancellation charge applicable to the fare booked is deducted before the balance is refunded. The status of a refund in progress can be tracked in the My Trips section of the account used for the booking.

Group and Corporate Bookings

Groups of ten or more passengers travelling together on the Pune to Kolkata route can book through the MakeMyTrip group booking desk, which coordinates with the airline on seat blocks and a combined fare. Educational institutions use this service to organise travel for groups of incoming students, and engineering and manufacturing companies use it to coordinate staff travel between their Pune and Kolkata operations.
Corporate travellers can access consolidated invoicing and GST-compliant billing through a registered account. Group fares are quoted case by case based on seat availability at the time of the request, so a quote should be treated as provisional until it is confirmed.