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Last-minute Kolkata to Mumbai flights start from ₹8,305 — the direct flight takes about 2h 50m covering roughly 1,650 km, and Air India, SpiceJet, IndiGo and Akasa Air fly CCU–BOM. Same-day and tonight’s departures stay bookable until about 60 minutes before takeoff, with a confirmed PNR issued instantly. Payments are processed securely via Razorpay (UPI, cards, net banking), and every booking returns an airline-verifiable PNR.
Kolkata to Mumbai flights today & tonight
Flying today? Same-day CCU to BOM seats stay on sale until the airline’s check-in cutoff — typically 60 minutes before a domestic departure. Tonight’s flights show live prices in the search above, and airlines often release unsold evening seats at lower fares on the day of travel.
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- Search Kolkata to Mumbai above with today’s or tomorrow’s date.
- Compare live fares across airlines and pick a departure you can reach before check-in closes.
- Enter passenger names exactly as on the government ID used at the airport.
- Pay by UPI or card — your confirmed PNR arrives instantly on WhatsApp and email.
About Kolkata and Mumbai
A 1,650 km sector between Kolkata (CCU) and Mumbai (BOM) — connecting Eastern India's cultural and commercial capital with India's financial capital. Daily demand is strongest on weekdays for corporate and family travel; weekends see leisure and event-driven movement.
Kolkata
Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal and India's third-largest metropolitan area, is the cultural and commercial heart of Eastern India. The city anchors trade and logistics for jute, tea, textiles, leather, and IT services, while serving as the gateway to Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the Northeast. Departures from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) keep the Mumbai corridor active through the day, with peak loads in early-morning business banks (06:00–09:00) and the post-work bank (17:00–20:00). The route serves a heavy mix of corporate, medical, family, and event travel year-round.
Practical tip for CCU departures: CCU traffic from central Kolkata (Park Street, Salt Lake) is manageable outside school-hour windows, but allow 60-75 minutes from South Kolkata. Terminal queues are usually shortest mid-morning and late evening. Web check-in is available 48 hours before departure on all major carriers.
Mumbai
Mumbai is India's financial capital, home to the Bombay Stock Exchange, RBI, the country's largest port, and the entertainment industry. Arrivals at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) serve a constant flow of bankers, founders, lawyers, film crews, medical visitors, and family travellers. The CCU–BOM corridor sees particularly strong demand around quarterly results (Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec), Bollywood shoots, and Bengali festival travel (Durga Puja in October).
Practical tip for BOM arrivals: BOM is split across Terminal 1 (mostly IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa) and Terminal 2 (Air India, Vistara legacy, all international). Confirm your terminal on the ticket before booking ground transport. Mumbai traffic is notoriously variable — the same Andheri-to-Bandra drive can take 25 min or 70 min depending on time of day. Land before 11am if you have a same-day morning meeting.
Places to visit in Mumbai
If your CCU–BOM trip has time for sightseeing, here are the landmarks most worth your hours in Mumbai — grouped by neighbourhood so you can plan around traffic.
South Mumbai (Colaba & Fort)
Gateway of India — the colonial-era arch facing the Arabian Sea, lit up beautifully at dusk. Ferries to Elephanta Caves (UNESCO site, 7th-century rock-cut temples) leave from here. Walk over to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel for high tea, or wander the Kala Ghoda art district for galleries, bookshops, and pavement cafes.
Marine Drive & Nariman Point
Marine Drive (the "Queen's Necklace") is Mumbai's 3.6 km waterfront promenade — perfect for a sunset walk. End at Chowpatty Beach for street food (bhelpuri, pav bhaji, kulfi).
Heritage & museums
CSMVS (Prince of Wales Museum) in Fort holds 50,000+ artefacts of Indian art and history. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus — the Gothic Revival railway station — is itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Spiritual & cultural
Siddhivinayak Temple (Prabhadevi) is one of India's most visited Ganesh temples — arrive before 8 AM to avoid lines. Haji Ali Dargah, accessible via a causeway from Worli during low tide, is a striking sea shrine.
Suburban & nature
Juhu Beach for sunset and street food. Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali is a forested escape with leopards and the Kanheri caves. Bandra-Worli Sea Link drive is a Mumbai-defining experience — do it once.
Food & nightlife
Mumbai's food scene runs the spectrum: Britannia & Co. for Parsi berry pulao, Bademiya for late-night kebabs near Colaba, Trishna for seafood, and the Bandra-Khar belt for craft cocktails and modern Indian.
Allow 60-90 minutes between any two neighbourhoods during peak hours (8-11 AM, 5-9 PM). Mumbai traffic is heavy and unpredictable — book Ola Outstation or Uber Premier for longer cross-city moves.
Annual price trends for Kolkata to Mumbai
These indicative monthly trend levels help explain when the route usually feels affordable versus compressed by business, festive, and holiday demand.
Seasonality price bars
Indicative seasonal price-trend levels for the Kolkata-Mumbai route. Actual tatkal fares still depend on urgency, airline inventory, departure slot, and booking window.
Kolkata to Mumbai flights move with demand, departure slot, and how close to travel you book — see the live search above for today’s fares.
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Kolkata to Mumbai Flight Guide
Route at a glance. Kolkata (CCU) to Mumbai (BOM) is 1,650 km with a typical non-stop flight time of about 2h 50min. The route carries a steady mix of business, family, medical, and event travel. Frequency is highest on weekday mornings (06:00–10:00) and evenings (17:00–21:00). Mid-week off-peak windows usually offer the calmest fares.
When to book. Fares are typically softest 14–21 days out for mid-week travel. Friday evening and Sunday return slots run 30–60% above the weekday average. For last-minute travel (within 3 days), fares usually run higher, not lower — we scan every airline in real time to surface the lowest seat still available and lock a confirmed PNR fast.
Annual pattern. June, July, and February are typically the cheapest months. October through January is peak season due to festival travel and weddings. If your dates are flexible, shifting one weekday can save ₹1,500–3,500.
Popular CCU-BOM departure times
Direct flights run from before dawn through midnight. Pick the band that fits your schedule.
Early morning (00:00 - 06:00)
Several red-eye departures around 03:00–05:30 land in Mumbai before the morning rush. Useful for same-day business meetings starting at 10 AM. Usually the cheapest window of the day for last-minute bookings, but check-in cutoff is unforgiving — arrive at CCU 90 minutes before.
Business morning (06:00 - 10:00)
The most popular band — expect IndiGo and Air India dominance. Fares run 15–25% above the daily average. Land at BOM between 09:00 and 13:00 with time to settle before afternoon meetings.
Midday (10:00 - 16:00)
Lower frequency but typically the best value of the day on weekdays. Good for leisure travellers, families with children, and anyone with flexible arrival timing.
Evening (16:00 - 21:00)
Second-busiest band. Fridays in this window are the priciest slots on the whole route — Mumbai-bound corporate travellers heading home. If your trip is flexible, shift to Tuesday or Wednesday in the same band for 25–40% savings.
Late night (21:00 - 24:00)
1–2 departures around 22:00–23:30. Land in Mumbai past midnight — arrange a pre-paid cab in advance as Ola/Uber availability thins out post-01:00.
Baggage policy for CCU-BOM
Standard allowances on domestic economy fares. Premium classes get more — always confirm on your ticket.
Cabin (hand) baggage
7 kg per passenger on all domestic carriers (IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Air India Express). Maximum dimensions: 55 x 35 x 25 cm. One additional small personal item (handbag/laptop bag) is allowed at most airline boarding gates if it fits under the seat in front.
Check-in baggage
15 kg per passenger on standard economy. Excess baggage charges typically ₹500–750 per extra kilogram, payable at the airport counter (much cheaper to pre-book online if you know you'll exceed). Air India mainline includes 25 kg on economy — the most generous on this route.
Special items
Laptops, cameras, and one small backpack travel in cabin. Sports equipment, musical instruments, and oversized items require advance airline notification and may attract extra fees. Lithium batteries (power banks, e-cigarettes) must travel in cabin only — never in check-in.
Children & infants
Infants on lap (0–2 years) have no separate baggage allowance but can carry a stroller free at the gate. Children 2+ get a full adult allowance.
Web check-in for CCU-BOM flights
Skip the airport counter queue — do this 24-48 hours before departure.
When web check-in opens
IndiGo: 48 hours before departure. Air India & Air India Express: 48 hours. Akasa Air: 48 hours. SpiceJet: 48 hours. All major carriers close web check-in 2 hours before scheduled departure.
How to do it
Open the airline's website or app, enter your PNR + last name (your booking confirmation has the PNR), select seats, and download/save the boarding pass to your phone. Most carriers also email it. At the airport, you can skip the check-in counter entirely if you have no baggage to drop — head straight to security.
If you have check-in baggage
Use the airline's Bag Drop counter instead of the regular check-in line — it's 5–10 times faster. Available at CCU Terminal 2 and BOM Terminal 1/2.
Seat selection
Some seats (front rows, exit rows) carry a fee on IndiGo, Akasa, SpiceJet. Standard middle/back seats are free. Air India mainline still offers free advance seat selection at web check-in on most fare types.
Kolkata airport (CCU) — departure info
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport — everything you need to know before heading to CCU.
Terminals
CCU has a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international, with separate concourses. All major domestic carriers (IndiGo, Air India, Akasa, SpiceJet) use the domestic side.
Distance & commute
17 km from Park Street / Esplanade (central Kolkata) — 40–60 minutes via VIP Road and the Belghoria Expressway. From Salt Lake Sector V (IT hub): 30–45 min. From South Kolkata (Jadavpur, Tollygunge): 60–75 min. Add 30 min during weekday morning rush (08:00–10:30).
Getting to CCU
Pre-paid taxi from the airport counter: ₹400–550 to central Kolkata. Ola/Uber: available; surge applies during peak hours. App-based bike taxi: Rapido is the fastest option in peak traffic if you have only carry-on. Metro: the new Airport metro station (under construction) will connect when complete — currently the nearest is Dum Dum on the Blue Line, 15 min by cab.
Parking
Short-term: ₹100 for first hour. Long-term (24h): around ₹700 for cars. Pre-paid online parking is 15–20% cheaper.
Lounges & facilities
Three pay-per-use lounges in the domestic departures area — access via select credit cards (HDFC Diners, Amex Platinum), Priority Pass, or pay-per-use (around ₹1,500). Free Wi-Fi for 30 min via OTP. Multiple F&B options post-security including Cafe Coffee Day, Subway, and local Bengali kiosks.
Best time to depart from CCU
Mid-morning (10:00–12:00) and late evening (after 21:00) typically have the shortest security queues. Avoid 06:00–08:30 if you can — that's the busiest band as multiple morning departures stack up.
Mumbai airport (BOM) — arrival info
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport — what to expect when you land in BOM.
Which terminal?
Terminal 1 (Santacruz): IndiGo, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Air India Express — most domestic CCU-BOM flights land here. Terminal 2 (Sahar): Air India mainline (the AI-numbered flights), Vistara legacy, and all international. The two terminals are 4 km apart — confirm your terminal BEFORE arranging pickup or onward transit.
Distance & commute
From Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC): 5–7 km, 15–30 min. From South Mumbai (Colaba, Nariman Point): 22 km, 45–75 min. From Andheri/Powai: 5–8 km, 15–30 min. From Navi Mumbai: 30–45 km, 60–90 min. Mumbai traffic is famously unpredictable — the same trip can take twice as long during peak hours (08:00–11:00, 18:00–21:00) or after heavy rain.
Getting from BOM
Pre-paid taxi counter at both terminals: fixed rates by zone. Ola/Uber: available at designated pickup zones — T1 has shorter wait times than T2. Mumbai Metro: Line 3 (Aqua Line) connects T2 to BKC, Worli, and Cuffe Parade — the fastest way to South Mumbai during rush hour. Local train: Andheri (Western Line) is 4 km from T1 — cheap but a long walk + auto.
Parking
BOM has multi-storey parking at both terminals. Short-term: ₹120–150 for first hour. 24h: ₹800–1,000 for cars. Premier valet parking available — convenient if you're flying out same-day on business.
Lounges & facilities
T1 domestic: Travel Club lounge (Priority Pass / pay), GVK Lounge. T2 domestic: Adani Lounge (Priority Pass / credit-card access). All lounges include free Wi-Fi, hot meals, and shower facilities. Free airport Wi-Fi available terminal-wide via OTP.
Customs and inter-terminal transfer
Free shuttle bus operates between T1 and T2 every 20 min for connecting passengers. Allow 60 minutes if you have a tight inter-terminal connection.
Cancellation & refund policy
Indian DGCA rules + airline-specific details for CCU-BOM tickets.
Tatkal & promo fares
Most last-minute and promotional fares are non-refundable and non-changeable. If you cancel, you may receive a partial refund of statutory taxes only (around ₹200–400) — the base fare is forfeited.
Standard economy fares
Cancellation 4+ hours before departure: airline charges ₹3,000–3,500 + applicable difference. Within 4 hours: usually no refund. Reschedule fees apply (₹2,500–3,500 + fare difference).
If the airline cancels or delays >2 hours
Per DGCA rules, you're entitled to a full refund (no airline fee) OR re-accommodation on the next available flight free of charge. Compensation of ₹5,000–10,000 applies for cancellations announced under 2 weeks notice. Email care@tatkalflights.com with your PNR and we'll process the refund.
No-show
If you miss the flight without notice, the ticket is treated as forfeited — same as user-initiated cancellation within 4 hours. Always cancel online or call the airline before the scheduled departure if you can't make it.
Refund timeline
Refunds to credit/debit cards: 5–10 working days. UPI/net banking: 3–5 working days. Refunds via Tatkal Flights wallet: instant.
Questions about Kolkata to Mumbai urgent travel
These answers cover the most common booking questions we hear from passengers searching for tatkal flights Kolkata Mumbai, emergency travel, and same day departures.
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Airlines flying Kolkata to Mumbai
Carrier availability changes through the day, so the smartest route strategy is usually a flexible airline list paired with urgent fare monitoring.
Air India
Full-service carrier with complimentary meals, extra legroom, and varied departure slots.
SpiceJet
Budget-friendly option that can surface value on urgent searches depending on inventory.
IndiGo
India's largest carrier with strong frequency across business and leisure timing bands.
Akasa Air
Modern fleet with competitive pricing, ideal when schedules align at short notice.
Prices vary based on urgency, departure time, and inventory availability.
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Tushar's note on Kolkata to Mumbai
I founded Tatkal Flights specifically for travellers booking inside the 48-hour window before departure, and Kolkata to Mumbai is one of the routes where that window matters most. On most Indian routes the cheapest fare buckets sell out first, so the closer you get to departure the higher the price usually climbs — last-minute is rarely cheaper. What we do instead is compare live fares across every airline the moment you search — including unpublished and network fares a single portal may not show — and get you the lowest seat still available, with a confirmed airline PNR in minutes. Booking inside 24–72 hours, the real win isn't a magic low price; it's a confirmed seat on the earliest workable flight without overpaying.
Two practical notes from watching this route closely: (1) Friday-evening departures on Kolkata to Mumbai tend to price noticeably higher than the Tuesday-morning departure on the same week, so if your travel date is flexible by a day or two the savings are real. (2) The "non-refundable" tag on the cheapest fare bucket has a specific definition under DGCA rules — if the airline cancels or reschedules by more than 2 hours, you're owed a full refund regardless of bucket. I keep the DGCA refund-rights guide updated each quarter for that reason.