Kolkata to Guwahati Flights — Guide 2026
Kolkata to Guwahati flight guide — non-stop airlines, fares, baggage, terminals and documents needed.
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Quick answer: Kolkata to Guwahati non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 15m non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Air India / Air India Express, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, Roughly 8–13 non-stops a day across IndiGo, Air India/Air India Express, SpiceJet and Akasa Air. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest CCU–GAU fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed July 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · how we collect fares · editorial policy · fact-checking · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Kolkata to Guwahati? FlightGPT compares live CCU to GAU fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Kolkata to Guwahati non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Kolkata-Guwahati fare is one search away.
| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | 15 kg | Low-cost, Air India group |
| Air India | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
| Akasa Air | 7 kg | 15 kg | Newer fleet; value fares |
| SpiceJet | 7 kg | 15 kg | Budget fares |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
Kolkata (CCU) to Guwahati (GAU) is one of the busiest gateways into the North-East, and it's very well served non-stop. IndiGo runs the most flights, with Air India and Air India Express, SpiceJet and Akasa Air all adding services. On a typical day you'll find roughly 8–13 non-stops spread from early morning to night, on a mix of A320-family, Boeing 737 and turboprop ATR 72 aircraft. That depth of choice means competitive fares and easy rebooking if a flight is disrupted. Go First and Jet Airways have shut down and Vistara has merged into Air India, so disregard any older schedule listing them.
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The sector is short — about 590 km — and the non-stop takes roughly 1 hour 10 to 1 hour 20 minutes. The track runs north-east from Kolkata across the Bengal plains and up the Brahmaputra valley into Guwahati. On ATR turboprop services the block time is a touch longer than on jets, but the experience is otherwise similar on such a short hop.
Demand peaks around Durga Puja and the autumn–winter tourist season, when travellers head for Kaziranga, Shillong and the wider North-East. With high frequency, last-minute fares are less punishing than on thin routes, but booking 2–4 weeks ahead still wins.
| Period | Demand | Fare tendency |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Feb (peak season, Durga Puja, winter tourism) | High | Dearest — book early |
| Mar–May | Moderate | Mid-range |
| Jun–Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Often cheapest, but watch weather |
We don't quote a fixed rupee fare — high-frequency fares still move daily, so check live before booking.
With many flights a day you have real flexibility. Compare carriers — IndiGo, the Air India group, SpiceJet and Akasa all price differently — and use a fare calendar. Mid-week departures and the monsoon off-season are cheapest. Keep to cabin baggage on low-fare brands, and watch for ATR-operated flights, which can be cheaper than jet services at off-peak times. Booking direct avoids OTA convenience fees.
Morning departures are the most reliable and give you a full day in Assam or time to drive onward to Shillong, Kaziranga or Tezpur before dark. In the monsoon, earlier flights are less exposed to afternoon build-ups of weather over the valley. With this many frequencies, there's almost always a same-day alternative if your first choice is full or delayed.
Business travellers: the early-morning jets get you into Guwahati for a working day; carry hand baggage and use web check-in to skip the belt.
Families: a mid-morning jet (rather than a turboprop) is the smoothest choice with young children; pre-book seats together and request a bassinet for infants. Allow time for the 20–25 km drive into the city.
Students and budget travellers: compare all four carriers, consider an off-peak ATR service, fly midweek and keep to cabin baggage for the lowest fare.
Kolkata, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (CCU): a single, modern integrated terminal handles both domestic and international, so navigation is simple. Arrive 90 minutes before a domestic departure.
Guwahati, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (GAU): a new, much larger Terminal 2 now handles domestic flights, dramatically increasing capacity, while the older terminal is retained for international and overflow. Confirm your terminal on the boarding pass, as the split is recent.
Kolkata: CCU is about 17 km north-east of the centre at Dum Dum. App cabs, pre-paid taxis and the airport metro link (Blue/extended lines) serve it; allow 45–60 minutes by road in traffic.
Guwahati: GAU sits about 20–25 km west of the city at Borjhar. App cabs, pre-paid taxis and shared cabs run to Paltan Bazaar and Dispur (45–60 minutes). If you're heading to Shillong, shared taxis and cabs depart from the city — budget 3–4 hours for that onward leg.
On the cheapest domestic fares you typically get 7 kg cabin and 15 kg checked, with more on higher fare families. ATR turboprop services can have tighter cabin-bag limits, so check if you're booked on one. Pre-paid excess online is cheaper than at the airport. See IndiGo baggage and SpiceJet baggage for the specifics.
The North-East monsoon (roughly June–September) is heavy, and Guwahati can see holds in low cloud and rain — prefer morning flights and build buffer into onward road journeys to the hills. Winter mornings in the Brahmaputra valley can bring fog. October to April is the prime window for visiting Assam and Meghalaya, with Kaziranga's safari season running through winter. Carry a light rain layer year-round.
Use the route's high frequency to your advantage: book a refundable or low-change-fee morning fare, and if North-East weather looks dicey you can shift to an earlier or later same-day flight rather than getting stuck. Also check whether your flight is a jet or an ATR — for comfort on a family trip, the jet is worth a small premium.
Yes, plenty. IndiGo, Air India/Air India Express, SpiceJet and Akasa Air all fly non-stop, with roughly 8–13 departures a day taking about 1h 10m–1h 20m.
About 1 hour 10 to 1 hour 20 minutes gate to gate over roughly 590 km. ATR turboprop services run a touch longer than jets.
Typically 8–13 non-stops across the four carriers, spread from early morning to night — one of the best-served routes into the North-East.
IndiGo (the most flights), Air India and Air India Express, SpiceJet and Akasa Air. Go First, Jet Airways and Vistara no longer operate as separate carriers.
Kolkata (CCU) has a single integrated terminal. At Guwahati (GAU), domestic flights now use the new Terminal 2, with the older terminal kept for international — check your boarding pass.
Booking 2–4 weeks ahead, flying midweek, and travelling in the monsoon off-season (June–September) tend to be cheapest. Durga Puja and winter tourism are the dearest peaks.
If the airline cancels, DGCA rules give you a full refund or a free alternative flight with no penalty. On your own cancellation, statutory taxes are always refundable, and refundable fares return the base fare too.
Usually 7 kg cabin and 15 kg checked on the cheapest fares, more on higher fare families. ATR services may have tighter cabin limits. See IndiGo baggage and SpiceJet baggage.
Yes. It typically opens 48 hours before departure and closes 1–2 hours prior. Hand baggage only lets you go straight to security.
It can. The North-East monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rain and Guwahati sees occasional holds in low cloud. Prefer morning flights and allow buffer for onward travel.
Winter mornings in the Brahmaputra valley can be foggy, occasionally delaying early arrivals at Guwahati. Kolkata can also see winter-morning fog.
Pet policies vary by airline and usually need advance booking; some allow small pets in cabin, others only in cargo. ATR services may differ. Contact the airline a few days ahead.
Yes. Infants under two travel on a lap at about 10% of the adult fare plus taxes. Carry proof of age and request a bassinet on jet services.
Booking direct on the airline app avoids OTA service fees and makes changes simpler. With four carriers competing, aggregators are handy for comparison — just check the final all-in price.
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What you pay on the Kolkata–Guwahati route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Kolkata to Guwahati live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across IndiGo, Air India / Air India Express, SpiceJet, Akasa Air.
Last-minute Kolkata to Guwahati fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Kolkata Guwahati prices across IndiGo, Air India / Air India Express, SpiceJet, Akasa Air — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
Most travellers prefer the Kolkata to Guwahati non-stop option. The direct Kolkata-Guwahati flight time is ≈ 1h 15m non-stop. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Kolkata Guwahati ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Kolkata–Guwahati fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service IndiGo ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.