Madurai to Kolkata Flights

Opt for a swift Madurai to Kolkata flight with IndiGo

Boarding a swift and comfortable Madurai to Kolkata flight with IndiGo will surely impress you with all advantages it accompanies. From short-haul connectivity to quick online flight booking procedure, IndiGo’s flight on this route bridges the gap between these two cities in a jiffy. Besides, with all the added benefits, booking tickets for one of Kolkata to Madurai flights using a round-trip facility will be inevitable for you. Offering the best Madurai to Kolkata flight ticket price, IndiGo is admittedly the go-to airline for all! 

The best deals and offers on Madurai to Kolkata (IXM-CCU) flights

IndiGo operates connecting flights on Madurai to Kolkata route, which have layovers in Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru. These domestic flights take a minimum of 5 hours to reach their destination. Additionally, IndiGo provides many deals and discounts to the passengers to ensure that they avail Madurai to Kolkata lowest airfare flights. These deals and offers make the overall experience with IndiGo more pleasant and memorable. Customers can also book tickets to other prime destinations with IndiGo:

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Kolkata

The capital of West Bengal, Kolkata is recognised for its literary legacy, spellbinding natural creations and ancient establishments. This city is the educational, commercial and cultural centre of the Eastern part on India and has pioneered in the field of drama and arts. Speaking of tourism, Kolkata offers a plethora of tourist spots that will leave visitors mesmerised. It is famous for its grand festive celebrations and mouth-watering cuisines, and Kolkata’s Durga Puja is one of the most significant celebrations that you must experience once in a lifetime.

Things to do in Kolkata

There are so many things that tourists can do in Kolkata to make their trip to the city memorable and full of fun. Apart from sightseeing, you can offer your prayers at Dakshineswar Kali Temple and hit the Howrah Bridge to enjoy a spellbinding view of the city. Savour the lip-smacking flavours of macher jhol, mishti doi and Kolkata biryani and experience a wave of palatable flavours.

Tourist attractions in Kolkata

From majestic temples to age-old forts, Kolkata is brimming with tourist attractions that represent the city's regal past. A visit to the famous Victoria Memorial is a must during your trip to Kolkata. Witness Kolkata's natural beauty at its best at Botanical Garden and Rabindra Sarovar, and spend some peaceful moments with your loved ones. Other popular places that must not be missed are Kalighat Kali Temple, Indian Museum, Tagore's House, Fort Williams and Tipu Sultan Palace.

Places to shop in Kolkata

Truly a shopper’s paradise, Kolkata is the perfect city to spoil yourself with a shopping spree. College Street is the largest book market in the country that offers a plethora of literature options to visitors. In addition to this, the Gariahat is the ideal spot to splurge on high-quality clothing items and accessories.

Best time to visit Kolkata

The best time to visit Kolkata is from October to February. The weather during this time is perfect for sightseeing purposes.

Modes of transport

There are many transportation options available in Kolkata, which makes travelling in this city a manageable task. Trams, ferries, metros, local buses and auto-rickshaws are the commonly used means of transport for an easy commute. Flights, trains and state-operated buses are the inter-city modes of transport.

Weather in Kolkata

Lying close to the sea, Kolkata experiences a tropical climate with warm weather most of the year and 26°C being the average temperature. Summers are hot and humid. Kolkata receives heavy rain showers accompanied by thunderstorms during the monsoon season, which begins from June and lasts till September. Days are warm with 15°C to 29°C temperatures and nights are cold during winters with the mercury dropping to 10°C.

Airport in Kolkata

Offering round-the-clock arrival and departure, the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport or Kolkata Airport (IATA: CCU) is one of the major operating airports in India. To know more about IndiGo's flight schedule from this airport, visit the airline’s official website.

Madurai

One of the oldest cities in India, Madurai is a stunning destination in the state of Tamil Nadu. Its rich history, heritage and festivities have named it as the ‘Cultural Capital’ of the state. The city is also famous for its temples and historical creations. The world-famous Meenakshi Amman Temple is the main attraction of the city. Apart from the mesmerizing natural attractions and religious sites, Madurai is known to serve mouth-watering delicacies and attracts many epicures from all over the world. Some of the must-try dishes in Madurai are idlis, mutton balls and kothu parotta.

Tourist attractions in Madurai

Innumerable tourist attractions in Madurai make it a dream destination for every traveller. The Saint Mary’s Cathedral and Jain Caves are some of the famous tourist spots in this destination. Alagar Koil, known for its beautiful interiors is a popular temple to visit here. Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple, Samanar Hills, Koodal Azhagar Temple and Pazhamudhir Solai are the other places that need to be on your ‘to visit in Madurai’ list.

Places to shop in Madurai

Be sure to head to the famous Avani Moola Street to buy some traditional handicrafts for yourself and your family members. The Puthu Mandapam Market is famous for its bronze and metal utensils. Apart from this, a visit to the popular Masi Street Market is a must to buy gorgeous clothing items.

Modes of transport

Tourists can use flights, train and buses to reach Madurai. Local buses, cycle-rickshaws, taxis and autos are some of the commonly used transports within the city.

Weather in Madurai

The city of Madurai has a tropical climate, with an average yearly temperature of 28.8°C. Summers are hot and humid, winters are cold and monsoon season is gloomy but pleasant with extremely heavy rainfall.

Airport in Madurai

IndiGo operates over 30 weekly flights from Madurai Airport (IATA: IXM), which offers round-the-clock arrival and departure to ensure convenient travel for the visitors. To know more about IndiGo’s schedule from this airport, visit the official website.

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