{ "response": { "Key": "CCU-BKK", "orig": { "code": "CCU", "type": "airport", "city": "Kolkata", "fullCity": "Kolkata, India", "airport": "Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "BKK", "type": "airport", "city": "Bangkok", "fullCity": "Bangkok, Thailand", "airport": "Suvarnabhumi Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Kolkata to Bangkok?", "answer": "The flight from Kolkata to Bangkok covers about 1,020 miles. Nonstop flights typically take 2 hours 40 minutes eastbound, with the return leg slightly longer at 2 hours 45 minutes — a small difference driven by prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Kolkata to Bangkok?", "answer": "Yes, there are non‑stop flights from Kolkata to Bangkok. Five airlines operate the route: IndiGo (6E), Thai Vietjet (VZ), Thai Airways (TG), and Bhutan Airlines (B3) / FlexFlight (W2) — though B3 and W2 share the same three daily departures, so effectively you have four distinct carrier groups. Most run daily, but Thai Vietjet flies only on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Together they offer roughly 63 weekly non‑stop flights, with a typical flight time of about 2 hours 40 minutes.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Bangkok?", "answer": "From Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), the Airport Rail Link is the fastest and most-used option for reaching central Bangkok, connecting to the MRT and BTS networks. Metered taxis are available 24/7 at Level 1 (Gates 4–7) with a 50 THB airport surcharge, while ride-hailing via GRAB also picks up at Level 1 Gate 4. Public buses serve routes like Khao San Road (S1) for around 60 THB, and self-drive car rentals are available at Level 2. The Airport Rail Link is generally preferred for speed and avoiding traffic, but taxis offer door-to-door convenience.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/service/airport-guide/detail/Transportation_BKK", "title": "Ways to transport", "favicon": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/service/airport-guide/detail/images/favicons/aot_apple_180.png", "time_published": "2021-08-25T04:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/service/transportation/detail/317", "title": "Bus BMTA", "time_published": "2021-08-25T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suvarnabhumi%20Airport", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:02:29Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suvarnabhumi_Airport_Automated_People_Mover", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport Automated People Mover", "time_published": "2026-03-22T13:16:31Z" }, { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport | Bangkok International airport of Thailand | BKK", "favicon": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/images/favicons/aot_apple_180.png", "time_published": "2024-09-26T17:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Kolkata to Bangkok?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Kolkata to Bangkok. Connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg are available via Singapore on Singapore Airlines, departing Kolkata at 23:30 and arriving in Singapore at 06:30 the next morning, then connecting onward to Bangkok on either Scoot or a second Singapore Airlines flight.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Kolkata to Bangkok?", "answer": "Bhutan Airlines, FlexFlight, IndiGo, Thai Airways, and Thai Vietjet Air all fly nonstop from Kolkata to Bangkok. Bhutan Airlines operates up to 16 flights a week, FlexFlight 15, IndiGo 14, Thai Airways 14, and Thai Vietjet Air 4 on select days. Specific per‑carrier fares aren’t listed for this route, so pricing would need to be checked for your travel dates.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Kolkata and Bangkok?", "answer": "Common layover cities for connecting flights from Kolkata to Bangkok include Dhaka, Yangon, and Kuala Lumpur. Dhaka offers short flight times and frequent connections. Yangon provides a direct routing with minimal backtracking. Kuala Lumpur serves as a major hub with efficient transfers and broad onward connections to Bangkok." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Bangkok?", "answer": "November to February offers cooler, dry weather and thinner tourist crowds." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Kolkata to Bangkok?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, any required Thai visa or eVisa, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any vaccination or health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Bangkok?", "answer": "Suvarnabhumi handles most international flights and long‑haul connections. Don Mueang is the hub for low‑cost carriers and regional routes, located north of the city centre." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Kolkata, the fastest and most popular option is a pre‑paid taxi or app‑based ride‑share (Ola/Uber) from the airport’s designated pickup zones; the 16‑km trip to Dum Dum takes roughly 45‑60 minutes and costs a few hundred rupees. Public buses connect major city points to the airport for a fraction of the taxi fare, though they are slower and less comfortable with luggage. A suburban train line stops at Dum Dum Junction, about 2 km from the terminal, requiring a short auto‑rickshaw or bus ride to complete the journey. Driving and parking are possible, with both short‑term and long‑term lots available, but traffic on Jessore Road can be heavy during peak hours.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_International_Airport", "title": "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-15T06:44:25Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Center_metro_station", "title": "City Center metro station", "time_published": "2026-05-04T08:26:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Kolkata", "title": "Transport in Kolkata", "time_published": "2026-02-08T10:26:45Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Kolkata", "title": "Transport in Kolkata", "time_published": "2026-06-27T20:21:18Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netaji%20Subhas%20Chandra%20Bose%20International%20Airport", "title": "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-24T19:48:51Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Bangkok airport?", "answer": "Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) offers on-site sleeping options including sleep pods, day rooms, and nearby hotels. The airport has rest and relaxation zones, and cots are available. The guide mentions airport hotels and sleep pods, but specific terminal locations and shuttle requirements are not detailed in the provided information.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Guide (BKK) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-08T18:41:04Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suvarnabhumi%20Airport", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:02:29Z" }, { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport | Bangkok International airport of Thailand | BKK", "favicon": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/images/favicons/aot_apple_180.png", "time_published": "2024-09-26T17:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Reviews (BKK) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/asia/thailand/bangkok/activities/bangkok_to_bangkok_suvarnabhumi_airport_bkk_departure_transfer-XGP0Y9?property=BKKMS", "title": "Bangkok to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)- Departure Transfer", "time_published": "2026-03-17T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/thailand/bangkok/activities/bangkok_suvarnabhumi_airport_bkk_departure_transfer_shared_or_private-X8TKHD", "title": "Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Departure Transfer (Shared or Private)", "time_published": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Suvarnabhumi Airport?", "answer": "Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) offers currency exchange counters and ATMs throughout the terminal, including in the arrivals hall. Muslim prayer rooms and meditation rooms are available, with prayer rooms located in the Midfield Satellite 1 (SAT‑1) building and other concourses. Free Wi‑Fi is provided across the airport for all passengers.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport | Bangkok International airport of Thailand | BKK", "favicon": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/images/favicons/aot_apple_180.png", "time_published": "2024-09-26T17:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/about-us", "title": "About Us", "favicon": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/images/favicons/aot_apple_180.png", "time_published": "2021-08-25T04:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suvarnabhumi%20Airport", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:02:29Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Suvarnabhumi_Airport", "title": "Talk:Suvarnabhumi Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2006-07-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/service/facility", "title": "Airport Facilities", "time_published": "2021-08-25T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Kolkata and Bangkok airports?", "answer": "At Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, travelers with disabilities can request mobility assistance through their airline or the airport's help desks, ideally 48 hours ahead, though specific children's play areas are not highlighted in available information. Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok offers comprehensive support for passengers with reduced mobility, including accessible parking, elevators, and restrooms, and assistance can be arranged by contacting the airport's Customer Service Department; the airport also features baby care rooms and smart toilets in its Midfield Satellite 1 terminal, making it family-friendly.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_International_Airport", "title": "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-15T06:44:25Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata_International_Airport", "title": "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2004-07-22T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Beautification_at_Kolkata_airport.jpg", "time_published": "2002-12-08T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netaji%20Subhas%20Chandra%20Bose%20International%20Airport", "title": "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-24T19:48:51Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooch%20Behar%20Airport", "title": "Cooch Behar Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-05T06:46:59Z" }, { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport | Bangkok International airport of Thailand | BKK", "favicon": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/images/favicons/aot_apple_180.png", "time_published": "2024-09-26T17:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suvarnabhumi%20Airport", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:02:29Z" }, { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/service/facility", "title": "Airport Facilities", "time_published": "2021-08-25T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suvarnabhumi%20Airport%20Automated%20People%20Mover", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport Automated People Mover", "time_published": "2026-03-22T13:16:31Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airportthai.co.th/en/disabled-passengers/", "title": "Disabled Passengers - Airports of Thailand", "time_published": "2023-11-03T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Kolkata to Bangkok?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Kolkata to Bangkok are typically operated with Airbus A320-family aircraft, most commonly the A320-100 flown by Thai VietJet, IndiGo, Thai Airways, and Thai AirAsia. The A318 and A319 Ceo also appear on this route, operated by Bhutan Airlines and Thai VietJet. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern narrowbody jets.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Kolkata to Bangkok?", "answer": "Among the airlines flying nonstop from Kolkata to Bangkok, only Thai Airways belongs to a global alliance — it's a Star Alliance member. The other carriers — Bhutan Airlines, Flexflight, IndiGo, and Thai VietJet Air — are not part of any major alliance.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Kolkata?", "answer": "Kolkata Airport has two Travel Club Lounges, one in the domestic terminal and one in the international terminal. The international Travel Club Lounge is airside on the mezzanine level, open 24/7, and offers complimentary alcoholic drinks, air conditioning, and disabled access with a maximum 3‑hour stay. The domestic Travel Club Lounge Annex operates from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm and provides conference facilities for an extra charge. Both lounges accept Priority Pass and digital cards, and business‑class passengers or those with eligible elite status or a day pass can access them.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/kolkata-netaji-subhash-chandra-bose-intl/ccu7-travel-club", "title": "Travel Club CCU AIRPORT Terminal 2 Kolkata Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/kolkata-netaji-subhash-chandra-bose-intl/ccu8-travel-club-lounge-anex", "title": "Travel Club Lounge Anex CCU AIRPORT Terminal 1 Kolkata Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CCU", "title": "American Express Lounges at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-in/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CCU", "title": "American Express Lounges at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | Amex IN", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_International_Airport", "title": "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-15T06:44:25Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Kolkata to Bangkok?", "answer": "Baggage rules on Kolkata–Bangkok flights depend on the carrier and fare type. Basic economy tickets may not include checked luggage, while standard economy usually provides one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins and higher fares allow more checked bags." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Kolkata to Bangkok?", "answer": "Flights from Kolkata to Bangkok usually offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare class; flexible and premium cabins often allow same-day changes or standby, while deeply discounted economy tickets typically do not." } } } }