Private charter between Kolkata and Madras starts at US$21,500 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Kolkata (CCU) to Madras (MAA) and Madras to Kolkata — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Kolkata and Madras is about 1,386 km (861 miles), or 748 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Kolkata–Madras spans US$21,500 – US$59,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (INR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 08m | 1h 55m – 2h 21m | ₹2,550,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 00m | 1h 48m – 2h 12m | ₹3,510,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (INR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 08m | ₹2,550,000 – ₹3,550,000 (~US$30,500 – US$42,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 07m | ₹2,800,000 – ₹3,920,000 (~US$33,500 – US$47,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 02m | ₹3,050,000 – ₹4,260,000 (~US$36,500 – US$51,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (INR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 00m | ₹3,510,000 – ₹4,930,000 (~US$42,000 – US$59,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 00m | ₹3,840,000 – ₹5,430,000 (~US$46,000 – US$65,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 02m | ₹4,220,000 – ₹5,930,000 (~US$50,500 – US$71,000) | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Kolkata, India: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
Madras, India: Chennai International Airport and INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station.
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | Chennai International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VECC / CCU | VOMM / MAA |
| Longest hard runway | 11,919 ft | 12,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 16 ft | 52 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Kolkata to Madras can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport has 11,919 ft and Chennai International Airport 12,001 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 1,386 km.
Alternates within range: Behala Airport (2,830 ft, 23 km) · Kalyani BSF Helipad · INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station (13,460 ft, 53 km) · INS Adyar Heliport · Chettinad Health City Helipad · ECR Heliport
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Kolkata–Madras sector leaves when you do.
Demand on Kolkata–Madras comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$21,500 – US$59,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 08m gate to gate across the 1,386 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Kolkata–Madras departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Kolkata–Madras charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
