Traveling from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Amritsar Airport (ATQ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kolkata Airport to Amritsar Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Amritsar's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Kolkata.
There are three Kolkata Airport to Amritsar Airport flights every week to choose from.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CCU to ATQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
IndiGo has direct flights from Kolkata Airport to Amritsar Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Amritsar — and maybe even more of India if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for CCU to ATQ flights, with 80.77% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kolkata Airport to Amritsar Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between CCU and ATQ:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Hyderabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kolkata Airport to Amritsar Airport flight is $78. A round-trip ticket right now is $154. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from CCU to ATQ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Amritsar Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Finding cheap flights from CCU to ATQ is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kolkata Airport to Amritsar Airport.
Handy information about Kolkata Airport (CCU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kolkata Airport, data shows 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Kolkata Airport is about 18 kilometers from central Kolkata. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CCU? If you're boarding an early flight from Kolkata Airport to Amritsar Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kolkata Airport to Amritsar Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATQ instead:
Getting from Amritsar Airport (ATQ) to central Amritsar
Amritsar Airport is roughly 13 kilometers from the center of Amritsar. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
February is the most popular month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Amritsar Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Amritsar in August.
The warmest month in Amritsar is June, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF). Book your flights from Kolkata Airport to Amritsar Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CCU to ATQ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Amritsar, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey around 402 kilometers south-east to Delhi to tick off its top sights. From Akshardham Park to Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 121 kilometers south-east of Amritsar, Ludhiana is another favorite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Iskcon Ludhiana, Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Ludhiana and ISKCON, Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple.