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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport

Kolkata, India

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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport

Kolkata, India
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Gateway to Eastern India and the Bengal region.

Opened
1924
Location
Kolkata, India
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, designated by IATA code CCU and ICAO code VECC, serves Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal and one of India's largest metropolitan cities. Named after the renowned freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the airport is the primary aviation hub for eastern India and handles millions of passengers annually. The airport is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and has undergone significant expansion and modernization in recent decades. A new integrated terminal building, Terminal 2, was inaugurated in 2013 and dramatically increased the airport's capacity and facilities, incorporating green building features and modern passenger amenities. Kolkata Airport connects the city to major domestic destinations across India as well as international routes to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. It serves as an important hub for airlines operating in the eastern Indian market.
Terminals
The airport primarily operates through the modern integrated Terminal 2, opened in 2013, which handles both domestic and international flights under one roof.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Kolkata via the Kolkata Metro's Airport line, as well as taxis, app-based cabs, and public buses.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating here include IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Vistara (now merged with Air India), and international airlines such as Air Arabia, Emirates, and Thai Airways.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Indian independence leader Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
  • ›Terminal 2, opened in 2013, was built with energy-efficient and green building features.
  • ›The airport is located in the Dum Dum area of Kolkata, approximately 15 km from the city center.
  • ›It is one of the oldest operational airports in Asia, with origins dating to the 1920s.
  • ›The airport serves as the primary international gateway for the entire eastern and northeastern India region.
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Getting there · 16 km to city
TaxiAvailable outside the terminal with a fixed fare structure.₹500 - ₹700 to city center
Airport BusShuttle service connecting to major city hubs.₹100 per person
App-Based CabsEasily bookable through apps like Uber and Ola.₹300 - ₹600 to city center
Private Car RentalsVarious car rental agencies available at the airport.Varies based on the vehicle class
Hotels near CCU
ITC Sonar · 10 kmNovotel Kolkata · 15 kmTaj Bengal · 12 kmHoliday Inn · 14 kmTreebo Trend Hotel · 12 km
Traveler tips
  • • Arrive at least 3 hours before international flights.
  • • Familiarize yourself with the duty-free shopping rules.
  • • Keep your travel documents handy at all times.

Last verified 2026-09-02 · IndianAirports.com, powered by TravelerPulse.

Route map (37 destinations)

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CCU → CGP4H · AT7
CCU → DAC4H · AT7
CCU → AMD6E · 320
CCU → BBI6E · 320
CCU → BKK6E · 320
CCU → BLR6E · 320
CCU → BOM6E · 320
CCU → DEL6E · 320
CCU → DIB6E · 320
CCU → GAU6E · 320
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CCU → IXA6E · 320
CCU → IXB6E · 320
CCU → IXR6E · 320
CCU → JAI6E · 320
CCU → MAA6E · 320
CCU → NAG6E · 320
CCU → PAT6E · 320
CCU → PNQ6E · 320
CCU → RPR6E · 320
CCU → AJL9W · AT7
CCU → BLR9W · 738
CCU → BOM9W · 738 73H
CCU → DAC9W · 738
CCU → DEL9W · 738
CCU → GAU9W · AT7 738
CCU → IXA9W · AT7
CCU → IXB9W · 738
CCU → IXR9W · AT7
CCU → IXS9W · AT7
CCU → IXZ9W · 738
CCU → PAT9W · AT7
CCU → VNS9W · AT7
CCU → VTZ9W · 73G
CCU → AJLAI · 319
CCU → BLRAI · 319
CCU → BOMAI · 319
CCU → DACAI · 319
CCU → DELAI · 321 788
CCU → DIBAI · 320
CCU → DMUAI · 319
CCU → GAUAI · 319 320
CCU → HYDAI · 319
CCU → IMFAI · 319
CCU → IXAAI · 319
CCU → IXBAI · 319 320
CCU → IXSAI · ATR 319 320
CCU → IXZAI · 319
CCU → KTMAI · 319
CCU → MAAAI · 320
CCU → RGNAI · 320
CCU → SHLAI · ATR
CCU → SINAI · 333
CCU → KULAK · 320
CCU → DACBG · 738
CCU → HKGCX · 320
CCU → DXBEK · 332
CCU → AMDG8 · 320
CCU → DELG8 · 320
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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is the international airport serving the city of Kolkata and the Kolkata metropolitan area, the capital metropolis of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the primary aviation hub for eastern and northeastern India. It is located in Dum Dum and in proximity to Jessore Road, approximately 16 km (9.9 mi) from Dalhousie Square and Howrah Junction via the Howrah Bridge. The airport was originally known as Dum Dum Airport before being renamed in 1995 after Subhas Chandra Bose, one of the most prominent leaders of the Indian independence movement. The airport's IATA code CCU is associated with "Calcutta", the city's name until 2001. Opened in 1924, the airport is one of the oldest airports in India.

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