Kolkata to Rajkot flight guide — 1-stop connections via Mumbai or Ahmedabad, Rajkot Airport (RAJ), fares, and Saurashtra travel tips.
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Quick answer: Kolkata to Rajkot flights take about ≈ 5h–8h total via one stop (Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad or Bengaluru); there is no non-stop CCU–HSR service, operated by IndiGo, Air India (each end-to-end on one ticket), No non-stops. Several viable 1-stop itineraries each day on IndiGo and Air India, mostly routing through Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad or Bengaluru.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest CCU–RAJ fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Looking for cheap flights from Kolkata to Rajkot? FlightGPT compares live CCU to RAJ 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 Rajkot non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Kolkata-Rajkot 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 | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
No airline currently operates a non-stop flight between Kolkata and Rajkot, so every booking is a one-stop itinerary. The two carriers that sell it end-to-end on a single ticket are IndiGo and Air India. Note that Rajkot is now served by the new Hirasar (Rajkot International) airport, code HSR, which opened in July 2023 and replaced the old in-city Rajkot airstrip; older listings still showing ‘RAJ’ are out of date.
The smart move is to book the whole journey on one PNR rather than stitching two separate tickets together. With a through-fare the airline protects your connection if the first leg runs late and your bag is checked all the way to Hirasar. Self-transfers (two unrelated tickets) save a little money but leave you liable if you misconnect.
A quick honesty note on a thinly served route like this: schedules and the cheapest hub shift week to week. Always compare the live options for your exact dates rather than assuming a fixed routing.
The straight-line distance from Kolkata to Rajkot is roughly 1,920 km, deep across the breadth of the country from the eastern Gangetic delta to the Saurashtra peninsula in western Gujarat. Because there is no direct hop, your total travel time is driven mainly by the layover.
Realistic door-to-door flying time runs about 5 to 8 hours: roughly 2h 15m to 2h 45m on the Kolkata-to-hub leg, then 45 minutes to 1h 40m on the hub-to-Rajkot leg, plus a connection wait that can be anywhere from 1 to 4 hours. The most common through-hubs are Mumbai (BOM), Ahmedabad (AMD), Hyderabad (HYD) and Bengaluru (BLR). Both cities sit on IST, so there is no clock change to factor in.
As a connecting route with limited capacity into Hirasar, fares are sensitive to how early you book. Booking three to six weeks out generally gives the best balance of price and connection quality; last-minute one-stop tickets can climb sharply because there simply are not many seats on the short Rajkot legs.
| Period | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali & Navratri (Oct–Nov) | Very high | Gujarat’s festival peak — book well ahead |
| Dec–mid Jan (winter/holidays) | High | Wedding season plus pleasant Saurashtra weather |
| Feb–Mar | Moderate | Comfortable weather, steadier fares |
| Apr–Jun (summer) | Low–moderate | Hot in Gujarat; often the cheapest window |
| Jul–Sep (monsoon) | Low | Quietest; watch for weather knock-ons at hubs |
We do not quote a fixed rupee figure because one-stop fares move daily. Use FlightGPT to compare live prices for your travel dates.
A few practical levers on this route:
Compare the full set of one-stop options on FlightGPT instead of defaulting to a single hub.
On a long one-stop journey, an early-to-mid-morning departure from Kolkata is the safest choice. It gives you the widest selection of same-day onward flights into Hirasar and leaves a buffer if your first leg slips. A morning start also means you arrive in Rajkot in daylight, which helps with the onward drive into Saurashtra.
Avoid the tightest connections (under an hour) when self-connecting, and be wary of late-evening departures — if your hub leg is delayed you may run out of onward Rajkot flights for the day, since the last sectors into HSR are not late-night.
Business travellers: Pick the itinerary with the shortest, most reliable single connection (often via Mumbai or Ahmedabad) and pay for the through-fare so you are protected on a misconnect. Carry-on only saves you the baggage wait at Hirasar.
Families: A morning departure with a 1.5–2.5 hour layover is the sweet spot — long enough to make the connection without a frantic dash, short enough to keep restless children manageable. Hyderabad and Bengaluru have better food and play options if you have a longer wait.
Students and budget travellers: Honestly, the train or a cheap flight to Ahmedabad followed by a bus/train onward to Rajkot can undercut a one-stop air ticket. If you do fly, book three weeks-plus ahead and stay flexible on the hub.
Kolkata — Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU): a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights, so there is no inter-terminal shuffle on departure. It is well equipped with lounges, food courts and prepaid taxi counters.
Rajkot — Hirasar / Rajkot International Airport (HSR): the greenfield airport about 30 km north-east of the city on the Rajkot–Ahmedabad highway, opened in 2023. It has one modern passenger terminal serving the current IndiGo and Air India network. It is clean and uncrowded, but the trade-off is the longer drive into Rajkot city compared with the old airstrip.
In Kolkata: CCU is in Dum Dum, roughly 17 km north-east of the city centre. App cabs, prepaid taxis and the airport metro link give you several options; allow extra time during the city’s notorious evening traffic.
In Rajkot: Hirasar sits about 30 km from the city, so factor in a 40–55 minute drive. Pre-book a cab or arrange a hotel pickup, as on-the-spot taxis at a newer airport can be limited. If you are heading onward into Saurashtra — Jamnagar, Junagadh or Somnath — Hirasar’s position on the highway can actually be convenient.
Standard domestic allowances apply on each leg. On most carriers that means 15 kg of checked baggage plus one 7 kg cabin bag on a regular fare, though hand-baggage-only fares carry no free check-in. Because this is a single through-ticket, the allowance of the operating carrier applies across both legs and your bag is tagged to Rajkot.
Check the exact rules before you fly: IndiGo baggage and Air India baggage. If you are carrying Gujarati sweets or namkeen home, remember liquids and gels over 100 ml must go in checked bags.
Saurashtra is hot and dry for much of the year. October to March is the comfortable window, with pleasant days ideal for exploring Rajkot, Gondal and the wider region. April to June is genuinely hot — carry water and sun protection. The monsoon (July–September) brings welcome rain but can cause weather delays at the busy connecting hubs more than at Rajkot itself.
Kolkata is humid year-round and very wet in the monsoon, so on a morning departure leave early for the airport. Keep a light layer for over-cooled aircraft cabins and a copy of your itinerary handy for the connection.
On a no-non-stop route like Kolkata–Rajkot, the cheapest itinerary and the best connection are rarely the same one. Use FlightGPT to compare every one-stop combination side by side — via Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Bengaluru — and weigh layover length against price before you book. Filtering for a single, comfortable connection on one PNR usually beats chasing the absolute lowest fare. Browse more route insights on the routes hub or our travel blog.
No. As of 2026 no airline operates a non-stop CCU–Rajkot service. Every option involves one stop, typically via Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad or Bengaluru.
IndiGo and Air India both sell the route end-to-end on a single ticket as a one-stop connection. There is no direct carrier.
Roughly 5 to 8 hours door-to-door, depending on the layover. Flying time is about 3–4 hours across the two legs, with a connection wait of 1–4 hours on top.
Rajkot is served by the new Hirasar (Rajkot International) airport, IATA code HSR, which opened in July 2023 about 30 km north-east of the city. The old in-city airstrip is closed to scheduled flights.
Mumbai and Ahmedabad are the most common, but Hyderabad and Bengaluru sometimes price cheaper. Compare all four for your dates rather than assuming one.
About three to six weeks ahead. The short Rajkot legs have limited seats and sell out first, so the cheap connecting combinations disappear early. Midweek departures are usually softest.
Yes — under DGCA rules statutory taxes and airport fees (UDF/PSF) are always refunded even on non-refundable fares. From 26 March 2026, cancellations made directly with the airline at least 7 days before a domestic departure qualify for a free 48-hour look-in window; OTA bookings are excluded. The base fare itself follows your fare rules.
Yes, online web check-in is free on Indian carriers and opens up to 48 hours before departure. On a connecting ticket you can usually check in for both legs at once.
Typically 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin on a standard fare; hand-baggage-only fares include no free check-in. The operating carrier's allowance applies across both legs of your through-ticket. Check IndiGo or Air India baggage pages for specifics.
Winter fog can delay departures at northern hubs like Delhi if you route that way, and monsoon weather (Jul–Sep) can disrupt the connecting hubs. Build in a comfortable layover and keep some buffer if you have onward plans.
Some carriers permit pets in the cabin or hold on domestic flights with advance booking and proper documentation, but policies vary and connecting itineraries add complexity. Confirm directly with the airline well before travel.
Yes. Infants under two travelling on an adult's lap pay a nominal infant fare and must be added to the booking; they do not get a separate seat or a full baggage allowance.
Book one through-ticket. If a leg is delayed, the airline re-protects your connection and your bag is checked to Rajkot. Two separate tickets are cheaper but leave you exposed if you misconnect.
Prices are usually similar, but booking directly with the airline gives you the DGCA 48-hour free-cancellation benefit (OTA bookings are excluded) and simpler handling if a leg is disrupted. Use FlightGPT to compare, then decide.
Only a valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID). No visa is required for domestic travel within India.
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There is currently no non-stop service between Kolkata and Rajkot — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 5h–8h total via one stop (Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad or Bengaluru); there is no non-stop CCU–HSR service. Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Kolkata Rajkot ticket but are open to a layover.
Kolkata to Rajkot ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Kolkata Rajkot airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; next month's best deal might be a full-service IndiGo flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.