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India’s first developed city of Bengal, Kolkata, has the 6th busiest airport, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), after Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The airport is located in Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, spread 17 km northeast of the city centre, which was established in 1924. Previously, the airport was known as Dum Dum Airport. In 1995, the airport was renamed to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The airport serves the eastern and northeastern United States, as well as internationally. 

The airport has two terminals which hold multiple check-in counters, customs desks, immigration counters, aerobridges and remote parking. In 2024-2025, the airport handled approximately 21.8 million passengers. In which 19.4 million were domestic and 2.4 million were international travellers.

Infrastructure of Kolkata International Airport

The airport has two terminals and two parallel runways. Terminal 2 (T2) features 128 check-in counters, 78 immigration counters, 12 customs desks, 18 aerobridges, and 57 remote parking stands. Terminal (T1) is replaced by a new terminal connected to Terminal 2. Over 55-60 domestic routes and 20-25 international destinations.

Top Routes From Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport

Domestic Routes: Mainly cover cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Goa, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Patna, Chennai, and regional centres like Varanasi, Guwahati, Agartala, Port Blair, Bagdogra.

International Destinations: Including Dhaka, Dubai, Bangkok, Doha, Singapore, Phuket, Kathmandu, and Hanoi. 

Top Airline Departures from CCU: Domestic and International

Domestic Airlines: IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, SpiceJet and Alliance Air.

International Airlines: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, and US-Bangla.

Cargo Airline: Atlas Air, Blue Dart Aviation, IndiGo Cargo, My Indo Airlines, Spice Xpress, World Cargo Airlines.

Facilities and Services at Kolkata Airport

Free High-Speed Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminals, allowing passengers to stay connected.

Duty-Free Shopping: Available at departure and arrival areas, featuring electronics, liquor, global brands, perfumes and confectionery. 

Food and Beverage Outlets: A variety of food outlets are available at the terminals, offering both Indian and Western cuisine.

ATMs and Currency Exchange Counters: ATMs are provided at both terminals, while Currency Exchange counters are available at international arrival and departure.

Pharmacy: Pharmacy and medical services are available 24 hours a day for emergencies.  

Spa Service and Retiring Room: Spa Service and Retiring Rooms are in easy reach for passengers who are looking for relaxation during layovers and delays.

Childcare Facilities: Airports also think about children and their comfort. Travelling with kids is not easy for moms. You will find several Childcare facilities.

Wheelchair Assistance: Special care units are provided for senior citizens and handicapped passengers to help them through the boarding process.

Parking Facilities

  • For both long-term and short-term needs, surface and underground parking are available.
  • For the first 30 minutes, parking fees start at INR 40 for cars.
  • Around 5,000 vehicles of parking capacity are available across different zones.  

Ground Connectivity and Transportation

  • Combined with VIP roads, EM Bypass and Jessore Road.

  • App-based cabs( Uber and Ola ), yellow taxis, airport shuttle and prepaid taxis are good options.

  • Buses like Howrah, Garia and Esplanade cover major cities to and from the airport.

  • The upcoming orange line will be directly linked to the airport. 

Travelling Tips You Must Know

Arrive early: To avoid the stress of getting late for international flights, arrive at least 2.5-3 hours before the departure and 1.5-2 hours before for domestic flights.

Check metro update: Check the status of the metro, which connects directly to the airport. (The upcoming orange line will go straight to the airport.) 

Use a prepaid taxi: Use a prepaid taxi to avoid last-minute cancellation issues with taxi drivers.

Download boarding pass in advance: To avoid the long check-in process line, the best suggestion is to pre-download the boarding pass, especially if you are travelling for the first time. 

Carry an ID: Keep your identification document handy. 

Popular Domestic Routes

Here are some of the most popular flight routes from Kolkata to Delhi Flights, Kolkata to Mumbai Flights, Kolkata to Bangalore  Flights, Kolkata to Port Blair Flights, Kolkata to Agartala Flights.

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About Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Kolkata CCU- FAQs

1. What is the official name of Kolkata Airport?

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose is the official name of the Kolkata airport.

2. Where is Kolkata International Airport located?

The airport is located in Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

3. How many terminals does Kolkata Airport have?

Kolkata has two Terminals, (T2) features 128 check-in counters, 78 immigration counters, 12 customs desks, 18 aerobridges, and 57 remote parking stands. Terminal (T1) is replaced by a new terminal connected to Terminal 2. Over 55-60 domestic routes and 20-25 international destinations.

4. What are the shopping and food options available at the airport?

There are duty-free shops, and Indian and Western food outlets are available at both airports.

5. What airlines operate from Kolkata International Airport?

Many airlines operate from Kolkata international airport for domestic routes (IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet and Alliance Air), similarly for international destinations ( Dhaka, Dubai, Bangkok, Doha, Singapore, Phuket, Kathmandu, and Hanoi).

6. Is there a metro station at Kolkata Airport?

Yes, Jai Hind metro station is connected to the airport.

7. Is DigiYatra available at Kolkata International Airport?

Yes, DigiYatra is available for passengers who are travelling domestic-to-domestic routes, allowing faster entry and security clearance.

8. How many runways does Kolkata Airport have?

Kolkata airport has two parallel runways.

9. Is there a medical centre at Kolkata Airport?

Yes, Medical and Pharmacy centres are available at the Kolkata airport.

10. What are the transport options from Kolkata Airport to the city?

Multiple transport options are available from the airport to Kolkata city, like metro, public bus, cabs and yellow taxi.