Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Kolkata Flights Increase for Durga Puja Celebrations
Many people are traveling to Kolkata for Durga Puja!
Airlines are adding more flights to meet the demand.
IndiGo is adding the most extra flights, while Air India and SpiceJet are also increasing their services.
Flights are also available to Goa and Port Blair.
Prices are going up, with some tickets costing over ₹25,000.
Trains are already sold out, and this is helping boost airline bookings.
Airlines are increasing flights to Kolkata for Durga Puja.
IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet are adding extra flights.
Additional flights are available from various cities, including Ahmedabad and Kochi.
Airfares have increased due to high demand.
Trains to Kolkata are fully booked.
- Who
- Travelers and Airlines
- What
- Increased flight capacity and demand for travel to Kolkata
- When
- Durga Puja (September 28 - October 2)
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To celebrate Durga Puja
Passengers
Airlines
Airfare
Passengers
Passengers are concerned about the increased airfares due to high demand.
Airlines
Airlines benefit from increased revenue due to high demand and the need for more flights, despite the need to reduce capacity in the summer peak.
- Key Trend
- Increased flights to Kolkata for Durga Puja
- Durga Puja Dates
- September 28 to October 2
- Ahmedabad-Kolkata Seats Increase
- 25% (September 27-October 4)
- Bengaluru-Kolkata Daily Seats
- 3,602 (Durga Puja days)
- Extra Seats From Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad
- Around 500 daily
- Additional Flights
- From Kochi, Jaipur, Raipur, Shillong, and Varanasi
Sources
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