Kolkata: Air India Express has introduced direct flights from Kolkata to Kochi and also Imphal, capital of Manipur. The direct flight service will begin in April. There will be six services per week.

The Kolkata-Kochi flight which starts from Kolkata at 11.25 am will reach Kochi by 2.35 pm. The return journey will start at 3.05 pm from Kochi and will reach Kolkata at 6.10 pm.

Kolkata-Imphal flight which starts from Kolkata at 7 am will reach Imphal by 8.05 am. The return journey at 8.35 am from Imphal will reach Kolkata at 10.20 am.