Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Kolkata, India

Here is what to know before booking a flight to Kolkata from Quebec City and Montreal.

From Montreal, fares to Kolkata usually run between $1700 and $2150. The best fare spotted recently is $1712 (about 11% below the typical price).

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Kolkata on 58 separate days, the first on July 7, 2026 and the most recent on September 3, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $1623 to $1863, with a median of $1715. 19 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $1712 is around the middle of that range.

Days observed 58
Lowest recorded $1623
Median day $1715
Highest recorded $1863

These numbers are our own: one price point per route per scan day. How we collect them.

Quebec City or Montreal for Kolkata?

We have priced Kolkata from both airports on 11 of the same days. Montreal came in cheaper on 11 of them and Quebec City on 0. Averaged across those days, Montreal was $709 cheaper on this route.

Latest fare we spotted from each airport

Montreal $1712 (-11%)
Quebec City $2197

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 Quebec City and 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.

Entry requirements and health

e-Visa required

You'll need a visa for this one, but the whole thing is done online before you go. Apply a little ahead of your trip and travel with the approval in hand.

Vaccines and health

Many travellers get vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid, which spread through food and water. Malaria is present in some areas, so ask a clinic whether antimalarials make sense for your route.

General orientation for a Canadian passport on a short tourist trip, not legal or medical advice. Confirm with official sources, and see a travel health clinic four to six weeks before departure.

Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.

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