Air India Confirms More Flights To Kolkata From Four Cities
The festive period in India is fast approaching, and Air India aims to make the most of it. To cater to increased demand during the Durga Puja festivities, the airline has announced additional flights to Kolkata for a temporary period from four cities. The frequency has increased between Delhi and Kolkata from August 15 with an extra flight (AI702) that leaves the Indian capital at 02:20 and lands in Kolkata at 04:35. The return leg – AI703 – departs Kolkata and lands in Delhi at 05:25 and 07:45, respectively.
Starting September 20, 2024, Air India will operate daily direct flights to the capital of West Bengal from Bengaluru and Hyderabad. From Bengaluru, flight AI524 will depart at 12:10 (11:55 on Sundays) and land in Kolkata at 14:35. The service back, flight AI525, will leave Kolkata and arrive in Karnataka’s capital at 17:40 and 19:50, respectively. Similarly, flight AI529 will depart from Hyderabad at 20:30 and arrive in Kolkata at 22:40. Those travelling the other way can board AI530, which will fly out of Kolkata at 15:15 and land in Hyderabad at 17:40.
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Lastly, an extra flight between Kolkata and Mumbai. That comes into play from September 25 until October 13, 2024. Flight AI689 will fly passengers out of Mumbai and drop at Kolkata at 12:10 and 14:55, respectively. The return leg – AI690 – will depart from Kolkata at 15:40 and arrive in the capital of Maharashtra at 18:35.
The daily nonstop extra service to Kolkata from Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad will remain active until October 26, 2024.