Cheap flights from Warsaw to Kolkata

February comes out cheapest on this route, and the price calendar shows fares for every month of the year, so you can compare before you commit. Late winter departures tend to be quieter, while summer and the weeks around the big European holidays push fares up. Flying midweek, Tuesday to Thursday, usually costs less than a weekend departure, and the same is true on the return leg. If your dates are flexible, look at the shoulder weeks either side of the cheapest month rather than the peak. Book a few months ahead for summer travel; for February, a shorter lead time is often enough.

Several carriers sell this route, and almost all of them involve a connection. LOT Polish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France, Finnair and Qatar Airways are full-service, so a checked bag, a meal and a seat selection are usually part of the fare. Fly Dubai and Eurowings work more like low-cost airlines, where the base ticket covers a cabin bag and everything else is added at checkout. Cityjet and KLM Cityhopper typically fly the short first leg of a longer itinerary, and HI Fly Transportes Aereo appears on some seasonal or charter-style departures. Always check whether the fare includes baggage and whether the legs are on one ticket.

Kolkata is served by Subhas Chandra Bose airport, the city's main gateway, and it lies well outside the centre, so plan for a real transfer rather than a quick hop. Prepaid taxi counters, app-based cabs and airport buses are the usual ways into town. Traffic is heavy for much of the day, so a short distance on the map can take far longer in practice. Keep small change handy for the first hours, have your accommodation address written down, and check which terminal your return flight leaves from before you book the ride back.

Currency

INR (₹)

Power sockets

Type C, D, G · 230 V

Language

English, Hindi

Emergency number

112, 100, 101

Calling code

+91

Internet domain

.in, .بھارت

Population of Kolkata

4.5 M (2011)

Time zone

UTC+05:30 (Asia/Kolkata)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm whether you leave from F. Chopin or Modlin, since Warsaw's two airports are far apart.
• Check what baggage your fare includes if you fly low-cost, and add a checked bag online rather than at the gate.
• Make sure a connecting itinerary is on one ticket, or leave a generous buffer if you book the legs separately.
• Check visa and entry rules for India early, and confirm your passport has enough validity left.
• Compare dates on the price calendar, since February is the cheapest month and summer costs more.