Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Kolkata, India
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Kolkata from Montreal.
From Montreal, fares to Kolkata usually run between $1700 and $2150. The best fare spotted recently is $1728 (about 4% below the typical price).
Kolkata rewards travellers who love a city with soul. Once the capital of British India, it wears its history in grand colonial facades, tram lines, and coffee-house debates. This is Bengal's cultural heart, home to poets, painters, and some of the best street food in the country. Wander the lanes near the river, then treat yourself to fish curry and sweet rasgulla!
When to go
October to March is the pick, with dry, comfortable days and cooler nights ideal for walking. This window also covers Durga Puja in autumn, the city's spectacular signature festival, when neighbourhoods fill with elaborate pavilions and crowds. Summer from April to June is very hot and humid, and the monsoon from June to September brings heavy rain and occasional flooding.
Getting there from Montreal
From Quebec City or Montreal, expect a long haul of well over a day. You will connect through Toronto or Montreal, then a major hub such as Dubai, Doha, or Delhi before reaching Kolkata. Plan for two or more stops, long layovers, and a time difference of about nine and a half hours ahead. Overnight legs are normal, so build in recovery time on arrival.
What to see and do
- The white-marble Victoria Memorial and its gardens
- Crossing the cantilever Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly
- Durga Puja pavilions lighting up the neighbourhoods
- Bengali fish curry, kathi rolls, and sweet rasgulla
Good to know before you go
Getting around is easy: the metro is quick and cheap, the iconic yellow Ambassador taxis are everywhere, and Uber and Ola apps work well and save haggling. Historic hand-pulled and cycle rickshaws still ply short lanes. The currency is the Indian rupee, and cards are less useful for small buys, so carry cash. Bengali is the local language, with Hindi and English widely understood. Drink only sealed bottled water and skip ice from unknown sources. Dress modestly at temples, remove your shoes, and ask before photographing people.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.