Flying from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Kolkata Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Kolkata Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Phuket.
Each week, there are six Phuket Airport to Kolkata Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, pick the 11:40 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 23:50 with Thai AirAsia.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your HKT to CCU flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Kolkata (and then seeing more of India!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Phuket Airport to Kolkata Airport.
IndiGo is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering HKT to CCU flights. A reliable 91.67% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to Kolkata Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HKT and CCU:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
At the moment, Rs33,750 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Phuket Airport to Kolkata Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs70,049. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from HKT to CCU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Kolkata Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HKT to CCU.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Phuket Airport to Kolkata Airport.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
Of the departures from Phuket Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Phuket Airport from central Phuket, it takes around 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to HKT? If you're boarding an early flight from Phuket Airport to Kolkata Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kolkata Airport (CCU)
Reserve a hotel near CCU if you're on a late Phuket Airport to Kolkata Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up the keys to a Kolkata Airport rental car from popular companies like Europcar or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can venture farther out of Kolkata and discover places most visitors miss.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Kolkata Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Kolkata Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Kolkata. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
The quietest month for a flight from Phuket Airport to Kolkata Airport is June, while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Kolkata based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Phuket Airport to Kolkata Airport for April if you want to visit Kolkata during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 42ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HKT to CCU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Patna is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Gurudwara, Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue.
Ranchi is another sought-after destination in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No journey is complete without dropping by Jagannath Temple, Panchghagh Falls and Sun Temple.
