Bangkok to Kolkata (DMK–CCU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SL242
SL Thai Lion
738
12:30 AM
+07 TT1
1:35 AM
IST
2h 35m
86%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SL243
SL Thai Lion
738
2:35 AM
IST
6:35 AM
+07
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HKT Phuket 5h 25m FDSL 6E Phuket (HKT) to Kolkata flights
DEL New Delhi 7h 5m SL 6EA3AF New Delhi (DEL) to Kolkata flights
KUL Sepang 7h 10m AKOD AKMH Sepang (KUL) to Kolkata flights
BOM Mumbai 8h 5m SL 6EAFAI Mumbai (BOM) to Kolkata flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 8h 6m FD 6E Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Kolkata flights
MAA Chennai 10h 26m FDSL 6EAIIX Chennai (MAA) to Kolkata flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 11h 23m FDSL 6E Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kolkata flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 11h 40m FD 6E Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kolkata flights
AMD Ahmedabad 11h 50m SL 6EQP Ahmedabad (AMD) to Kolkata flights
BLR Bengaluru 12h FDSL 6EAIIX Bengaluru (BLR) to Kolkata flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bangkok to Kolkata
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,000 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1.5h behind

DMK–CCU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Thai Lion Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,000 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DMK–CCU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SL Thai Lion Air 4 738 2h35
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SL (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DMK to CCU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DMK to CCU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
775
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Kolkata from Bangkok

Nearby airports with service to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
Metric DMK→CCU BKK→CCU
Distance from DMK 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 4 21
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of DMK with service to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1.5h
Kolkata is 1.5 hours behind Bangkok.
DMK: +07 · CCU: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 4.5:00 PM in Kolkata.
Distance & Flight Time
1,000 mi / 1,609 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Thai passport holders need a visa to enter India. The easiest option is the e-Visa, applied for online at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The e-Tourist visa costs $25 for 30 days or $40 for 1 year (multiple entry). Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. You receive the e-Visa by email and show the printout at immigration. E-Visa entry is available at 28 designated airports including Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bangalore (BLR), Chennai (MAA), and Kolkata (CCU). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages.

The 30-day e-Visa allows double entry. The 1-year e-Visa allows multiple entries with stays of up to 90 days per visit. A 5-year e-Visa ($80, multiple entry, 90 days per visit) is also available. For those who prefer, the traditional tourist visa can be obtained at the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 23, costing THB 3,500 for 6 months multiple entry.

Direct flights from Bangkok to Delhi run about 4 hours 30 minutes on Air India, Thai Airways, IndiGo, and Thai AirAsia. Bangkok to Mumbai runs about 4 hours 15 minutes on Air India and Thai Airways. Bangkok to Kolkata is just 2 hours 30 minutes on IndiGo and Thai AirAsia. India uses the Indian rupee (INR), trading at roughly 2.4 INR per THB 1. ATMs are abundant. Card payments work at hotels, malls, and restaurants, but carry cash for street vendors and auto-rickshaws. No mandatory vaccinations for entry from Thailand. Delhi's metro costs INR 10 to INR 60 per ride. Mumbai's suburban trains cost INR 5 to INR 15. Ride-hailing apps (Ola, Uber) work across all major cities.

DMK–CCU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bangkok to Kolkata route.
Route details
Distance1,000 mi / 1,609 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference-1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DMK
IATA / ICAODMK / VTBD
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: CCU
IATA / ICAOCCU / VECC
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation16 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DMK to CCU flights.
Nonstop flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,000 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DMK to CCU: Thai Lion Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phuket, Indira Gandhi and Kuala Lumpur.
Kolkata is 1.5 hours behind Bangkok.
Yes, return flights from CCU to DMK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BKK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DMK to CCU

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) are connected by nonstop service from Thai Lion Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DMK to CCU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DMK to CCU is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,000 miles (1,609 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phuket, Indira Gandhi and Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (BKK).