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Flights from Istanbul to Kolkata
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Kolkata. The easiest way is one stop via Mumbai or New Delhi, about 10h 37m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 50m
Istanbul to Kolkata at a glance
Fastest journey9h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mumbai or New Delhi
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Kolkata
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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IST Dhaka (DAC) CCU
Leg 1: Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air India Express, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, IndiGo
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IST Abu Dhabi (AUH) CCU
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, IndiGo
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
- 5,854 km3,635 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 50mestimate
- Time difference
- +2.5hKolkata vs Istanbul
- Currency in Kolkata
- INR
- Airports
- IST, SAW → CCU
Flights from Istanbul to Kolkata: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Kolkata?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mumbai, New Delhi and Dhaka. 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 Istanbul to Kolkata?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,854 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Kolkata?
The best connecting points are Mumbai (BOM), New Delhi (DEL), Dhaka (DAC) and Doha (DOH). IndiGo flies both legs via Mumbai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Kolkata?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Kolkata: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 2.5 hours ahead of Istanbul.





