Cheap Flights from Minneapolis - St. Paul to Kolkata

Airports in Minneapolis

The city of Minneapolis is served by the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The airport is situated to the southeast of the city. Several domestic airlines and three international airlines serve the airport. Travelers looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis can search for flights from several airlines at once on Orbitz.com, including Air Canada, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is a joint military-civilian airport. The airport is situated approximately 10 miles from both downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis.

Parking at Minneapolis Airport

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport offers a variety of parking options. Covered parking is available for visits lasting more than nine hours at a rate of $8 for the first hour and a daily maximum charge of $22. Value parking is also available at a rate of $8 for the first hour and a daily maximum charge of $16. For visits less than nine hours, short-term parking is available at a rate of $5 for the first hour and up to a maximum of $36 a day.

Transportation at the Minneapolis Airport

Travelers departing from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport can take advantage of a range of transportation services, including car rental companies, van and shuttle services, and taxi services. Public transportation is also available through the Metro Transit. The public bus service serves the Twin Cities metro area. Taxi service is available to and from the airport. Fares average between $38 and $49 for trips to and from downtown Minneapolis. Fares from downtown St. Paul range between $30 and $37.

Restaurants at the Minneapolis Airport

Several dining options are available at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, making it easy for travelers to enjoy breakfast and a cup of coffee or a quick snack prior to boarding their flight. Restaurant options include A&W, Burger King, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Bros Coffee, Einstein Bros. Bagels, French Meadow Bakery Cafe, La Brea Bakery Café and Starbucks Coffee. By searching for multiple airlines at once on Orbitz.com, it is easy to find cheap flights from Minneapolis.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

The Orbitz.com website makes it easy to find cheap flights to Kolkata. The website searches both domestic and international flights to find tickets with a low fare. The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is located in Rajarhat, approximately eight miles from Kolkata. Over 20 airlines service the airport, including AirAsia, Air India, Dragonair, Jet Airways and Singapore Airlines.

Transportation from the Airport

If you prefer public transportation, you can take the rail or the bus into Kolkata. Buses transport passengers to Dum Dum Station. From there, you can take the Metro Railway to the city's center. Trains run every 10 to 15 minutes. You can also take the bus into Kolkata. Buses operate until 11:00 p.m. on a daily basis. Taxis line up outside the terminals, but you can also book a prepaid taxi at the service counter. If you want your own transportation, you can use Orbitz.com to reserve a rental car.

Climate in Kolkata

Kolkata has a tropical wet and dry climate. During the winter months, the low temperatures range from the mid-50s to the low 60s, and the high temperatures range from the high 70s to the low 80s. In the summer, the temperatures range from the high 70s to the low 90s. The rainy season lasts from June through September. If you want to avoid the rain, use Orbitz.com to book your vacation in April, May or October.

Highlights and Attractions

The Belur Math Shrine, Victoria Memorial Hall and Howrah Bridge are popular things to see in Kolkata. If you like to shop, visit College Street. The entire area is filled with open-stall shops. When you use Orbitz.com to find cheap flights to Kolkata, the website handles every detail of your trip.

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