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2 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Kolkata. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $282 round-trip via Chennai (MAA), compared to $389 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $5–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata most commonly connect through:

• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Ahmedabad (AMD) - 9% of one-stop connections

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Abu Dhabi to Kolkata route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $354 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $421, a difference of $67. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Kolkata route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Kolkata flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata:

• Earliest: departs at 2:00 pm and lands at 6:41 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 1:11 am.

The flight takes about 4h 41m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $381. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata takes 4h 41m, covering 2,137 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $462, which is 153% above the typical average for this route.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Kolkata flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 45m, compared with 9h 52m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 10h 42m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Kolkata is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata range from $332 to $444, with an average of $381 over the past 12 months. Anything below $332 counts as a good deal.