Misty Nilgiri tea-garden hills of Ooty at golden hour

Ooty from Kolkata

2100 km · Flight + 3 hr drive · From ₹16,800 per person

Distance
2100 km
Drive time
Flight + 3 hr drive
Best season
Oct–Mar
From
₹16,800

Ooty from Kolkata — overview

Kolkata to Ooty is a 5-hour fly-in via Coimbatore (usually 1-stop). Perfect long-weekend escape during Durga Puja or winter holidays.

Best way to travel: Flight to Coimbatore + cab.

How to reach Ooty from Kolkata

Flight
~8 hrs total

CCU → CJB via BLR/MAA + 3 hr cab

₹7,500–13,500 pp
Train
~42 hrs

Train to Coimbatore (very long)

₹1,800–4,000 pp
Cab

Not feasible

Self-drive

Not feasible

Recommended duration
4N/5D

Sweet spot balancing travel time, sightseeing and rest from Kolkata.

Circuit ideas
  • Puja Vacation
    5N/6D

    Ooty + Coonoor + Mudumalai

  • Bengali Family Trip
    4N/5D

    Veg/non-veg menus pre-coordinated

  • Ooty + Mysore
    6N/7D

    Hills + palaces + wildlife

Booking tips for Kolkata travellers

Tip 1

Pujo week books out 10 weeks ahead — confirm flights first.

Tip 2

1-stop flights via BLR offer best fares.

Tip 3

Carry warm clothes — Nov–Feb evenings dip to 6°C.

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Ooty trips from Kolkata — by traveller type

Ooty from Kolkata — FAQs

Fastest way from Kolkata to Ooty?+

Fly CCU → CJB (often 1-stop via Bangalore) + 3-hour cab to Ooty.

How many days from Kolkata?+

4N/5D minimum to make the long flight worth it.

Direct flights from Kolkata?+

Mostly 1-stop via BLR or MAA; daily availability.

Best months from Kolkata?+

October–February. Puja vacation week is very popular.

Cost from Kolkata?+

Fly-in packages from ₹16,800 per person excluding airfare.

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