Traveling from Raipur Airport (RPR) to Kolkata Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Raipur Airport to Kolkata Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Raipur and Kolkata share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from RPR to CCU start at 07:55 — the first with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 21:30 with IndiGo. In total, there are 21 weekly Raipur Airport to Kolkata Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your RPR to CCU flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like December? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Kolkata (and then discovering more of India!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular airline has direct flights from Raipur Airport to Kolkata Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering RPR to CCU flights is IndiGo. Its services land without delay 75.29% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raipur Airport to Kolkata Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RPR and CCU:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chennai Airport
Bhubaneswar Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raipur Airport (RPR) to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
$69 is currently the best price for a one-way Raipur Airport to Kolkata Airport flight. Return flights start at $134. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RPR to CCU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Raipur Airport to Kolkata Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RPR to CCU.
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Handy information about Raipur Airport (RPR)
71% of flights departing from Raipur Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Raipur Airport is around 14 kilometers from central Raipur. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near RPR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Raipur Airport to Kolkata Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Kolkata Airport (CCU)
If you're coming in on a late Raipur Airport to Kolkata Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CCU:
Book a Kolkata Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kolkata and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Kolkata Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
The quietest month for a flight from Raipur Airport to Kolkata Airport is June, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Kolkata based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Raipur Airport to Kolkata Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RPR to CCU sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Kolkata, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Journey around 467 kilometers north-west to Patna to check off its leading attractions. From Gurudwara to Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 322 kilometers west of Kolkata, Ranchi is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Jagannath Temple, Panchghagh Falls and Sun Temple.