Flying from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Shillong Airport (SHL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Kolkata Airport to Shillong Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Flights from CCU to SHL start from 08:55 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last service of the day is at 13:40 with IndiGo. Overall, you can choose from 11 weekly Kolkata Airport to Shillong Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CCU to SHL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
IndiGo has direct flights from Kolkata Airport to Shillong Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Shillong — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating CCU to SHL flights. An impressive 90.11% of its services on this route land on time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kolkata Airport to Shillong Airport. These are the top stopovers between CCU and SHL:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Imphal Airport
Dibrugarh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Shillong Airport (SHL)
Currently, Rs14,416 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kolkata Airport to Shillong Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs27,219. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CCU to SHL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Shillong Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CCU to SHL.
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Handy information about Kolkata Airport (CCU)
When it comes to Kolkata Airport's on-time performance, 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Kolkata to Kolkata Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Kolkata Airport to Shillong Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near CCU:
Arriving at Shillong Airport (SHL)
Book a hotel close to SHL if you have a late Kolkata Airport to Shillong Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
When to fly to Shillong Airport (SHL)
The quietest month for a flight from Kolkata Airport to Shillong Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Shillong based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Kolkata Airport to Shillong Airport for April if you want to go to Shillong during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CCU to SHL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Shillong has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres south-west of Shillong, a trip to Kolkata will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Trip to Sundarbans.
Guwahati is another essential stop in India and is around 64 kilometres north of Shillong. No trip is complete without experiencing Brahmaputra River, Kamakhya Temple and Jai Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.