Kolkata to Guwahati is the main gateway to India's Northeast. With fares from ₹3,000 and a 1.5-hour flight vs 18-hour train, flying is a no-brainer.
Quick Facts
- Distance: 886 km
- Flight time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Daily flights: 10+
- Starting fare (approx): ₹3,000-₹5,000
Airlines
From Guwahati — Northeast Connections
- Shillong (Meghalaya): 100 km, 3 hours by road
- Kaziranga (rhinos): 225 km, 4.5 hours
- Tawang (Arunachal): 450 km, 12 hours (or fly to Tezpur)
- Majuli Island: 350 km, 7 hours
Best Time to Visit
- Oct-Apr: Best weather, Bihu festival (April), wildlife season
- Jun-Sep: Heavy monsoon — Best Fares but some roads closed