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Flights from Colombo to Kolkata

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Kolkata. The easiest way is one stop via Chennai or Bengaluru, about 5h 03m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 5h 03m
CMBCCUMAA

Colombo to Kolkata at a glance

Fastest journey5h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chennai or Bengaluru

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Kolkata

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CMB Chennai (MAA) CCU
Leg 1: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet
One airline, one ticket ~5h 03m
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2
CMB Bengaluru (BLR) CCU
Leg 1: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~5h 19m
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3
CMB Hyderabad (HYD) CCU
Leg 1: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~5h 25m
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CMB Dhaka (DAC) CCU
Leg 1: FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India Express, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, IndiGo
Self-transfer likely ~6h 31m
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CMB Kathmandu (KTM) CCU
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Buddha Air
Self-transfer likely ~7h 15m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,964 km1,220 miles
Journey time
5h 03mestimate
Time difference
NoneKolkata vs Colombo
Currency in Kolkata
INR
Airports
CMB → CCU

Flights from Colombo to Kolkata: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Kolkata?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Kolkata?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,964 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Kolkata?
The best connecting points are Chennai (MAA), Bengaluru (BLR), Hyderabad (HYD) and Dhaka (DAC). FitsAir flies both legs via Chennai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Kolkata?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Kolkata: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).

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