Flying from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Raipur Airport (RPR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kolkata Airport to Raipur Airport.
Flights from CCU to RPR start at 05:55 — the first with IndiGo. The last service of the day is at 18:20 with IndiGo. Overall, you can take your pick of 21 weekly Kolkata Airport to Raipur Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CCU to RPR flight.
Flying during a peak month like January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Raipur (and then discovering more of India!) is a snap with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kolkata Airport to Raipur Airport.
IndiGo is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a reliable 85.03% of services arriving on schedule, IndiGo has the best on-time performance for CCU to RPR flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kolkata Airport to Raipur Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CCU and RPR:
Hyderabad Airport
Lucknow Airport
Bhubaneswar Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Raipur Airport (RPR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kolkata Airport to Raipur Airport flight is $86. A return fare right now is $174. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from CCU to RPR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Raipur Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CCU to RPR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kolkata Airport to Raipur Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kolkata Airport (CCU)
When it comes to Kolkata Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Kolkata Airport from central Kolkata, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CCU? If you're boarding an early flight from Kolkata Airport to Raipur Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Raipur Airport (RPR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kolkata Airport to Raipur Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RPR instead:
Getting from Raipur Airport (RPR) to central Raipur
Raipur Airport to central Raipur has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Raipur Airport (RPR)
December is the busiest month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Raipur Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Raipur in May.
Book your flight from Kolkata Airport to Raipur Airport for May if you want to go to Raipur during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CCU to RPR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Raipur has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres west of Raipur, a visit to Nagpur will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Gorewada Tiger Safari, Buddha temple and Botanical Garden.
If you want to check out another great destination in India, consider Bhopal, roughly 483 kilometres north-west of Raipur. Golden Temple, Jama Masjid and Taj-ul-Masajid are key highlights.
