Chennai to Kolkata (MAA–CCU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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861 mi airlines 70/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 1h ago
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6E987
6E IndiGo
32Q
5:25 AM
IST T1
7:45 AM
IST
2h 20m
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6E321
6E IndiGo
32Q
8:20 AM
IST T1
10:40 AM
IST
2h 20m
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AI9785cs
AI Air India
32N
9:40 AM
IST T4
12:10 PM
IST
2h 30m
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IX1256+1
IX Air India
320
9:40 AM
IST T4
12:10 PM
IST
2h 30m
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6E6326
6E IndiGo
32Q
11:45 AM
IST T1
2:10 PM
IST
2h 25m
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6E606
6E IndiGo
32Q
6:05 PM
IST T1
8:35 PM
IST
2h 30m
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AI9783cs
AI Air India
32N
7:40 PM
IST T4
10:10 PM
IST
2h 30m
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IX1577+1
IX Air India
32N
7:40 PM
IST T4
10:10 PM
IST
2h 30m
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6E923
6E IndiGo
32Q
9:10 PM
IST T1
11:30 PM
IST
2h 20m
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6E264
6E IndiGo
32N
11:20 PM
IST T1
1:45 AM+1
IST
2h 25m
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6E344
6E IndiGo
32Q
5:05 AM
IST
7:20 AM
IST
2h 15m
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IX1254+1
IX Air India
7M8
6:30 AM
IST
9:00 AM
IST
2h 30m
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AI9784cs
AI Air India
32N
6:30 AM
IST
9:05 AM
IST
2h 35m
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6E563
6E IndiGo
32Q
8:35 AM
IST
10:55 AM
IST
2h 20m
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6E833
6E IndiGo
32Q
11:25 AM
IST
1:40 PM
IST
2h 15m
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6E892
6E IndiGo
32Q
3:00 PM
IST
5:30 PM
IST
2h 30m
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IX1259+1
IX Air India
32N
4:35 PM
IST
7:00 PM
IST
2h 25m
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AI9782cs
AI Air India
32N
4:35 PM
IST
7:00 PM
IST
2h 25m
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6E234
6E IndiGo
32Q
6:10 PM
IST
8:30 PM
IST
2h 20m
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6E263
6E IndiGo
32N
8:15 PM
IST
10:35 PM
IST
2h 20m
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6E723
6E IndiGo
32Q
9:15 PM
IST
11:30 PM
IST
2h 15m
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Chennai to Kolkata
3 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 861 mi 2h 20m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

MAA–CCU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Air India Express and SpiceJet lead the route. The flight covers 861 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAA–CCU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 42 32N, 32Q 2h20-2h30
IX Air India Express Also: AI 14 320, 32N 2h30 AI
SG SpiceJet 7
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – IX
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E, AI, IX
32Q Airbus A321neo – 6E
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + IX + SG (63 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, MAA to CCU direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
77
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAA to CCU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
761
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 Chennai

Nearby airports with service to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
Metric MAA→CCU BLR→CCU
Distance from MAA 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 6
Weekly flights 70 150
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of MAA with service to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kolkata is 0 hours the same as Chennai.
MAA: IST · CCU: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chennai, it's 6:00 PM in Kolkata.
Distance & Flight Time
861 mi / 1,386 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 2h 30m.

MAA–CCU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chennai to Kolkata route.
Route details
Distance861 mi / 1,386 km
Flight time2h 20m to 2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights70 out / 77 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
Destination: CCU
IATA / ICAOCCU / VECC
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation16 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAA to CCU flights.
Nonstop flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 2h 30m. The route covers 861 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Air India Express and SpiceJet. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from MAA to CCU. The return direction has about 77 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RGN, HDO, IXC, IXR, RPR, PAT, VTZ, BBI, IDR, HYD, BLR, LKO, DAC, BOM, DEL, GAU, AMD, PNQ, JAI, VNS, KUL, NMI, DXB, SIN, AUH, DOH, IXB, DMK, IXZ, GOI and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CCU to MAA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BLR. 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 MAA to CCU

Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India Express and SpiceJet. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MAA to CCU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAA to CCU ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 861 miles (1,386 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via RGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bengaluru (BLR).