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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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India Airport Guide

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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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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

CCU → DAC4H · AT7

CCU → CGP4H · AT7

CCU → BKK6E · 320

CCU → DEL6E · 320

CCU → DIB6E · 320

CCU → HYD6E · 320

CCU → IXA6E · 320

CCU → IXR6E · 320

CCU → MAA6E · 320

CCU → PAT6E · 320

CCU → AMD6E · 320

CCU → BBI6E · 320

CCU → BLR6E · 320

CCU → BOM6E · 320

CCU → GAU6E · 320

CCU → IMF6E · 320

CCU → IXB6E · 320

CCU → JAI6E · 320

CCU → NAG6E · 320

CCU → PNQ6E · 320

CCU → RPR6E · 320

CCU → AJL9W · AT7

CCU → BLR9W · 738

CCU → DEL9W · 738

CCU → GAU9W · AT7 738

CCU → IXB9W · 738

CCU → IXR9W · AT7

CCU → VTZ9W · 73G

CCU → BOM9W · 738 73H

CCU → DAC9W · 738

CCU → IXA9W · AT7

CCU → IXS9W · AT7

CCU → IXZ9W · 738

CCU → PAT9W · AT7

CCU → VNS9W · AT7

CCU → AJLAI · 319

CCU → BLRAI · 319

CCU → BOMAI · 319

CCU → DIBAI · 320

CCU → GAUAI · 319 320

CCU → IXBAI · 319 320

CCU → IXSAI · ATR 319 320

CCU → IXZAI · 319

CCU → MAAAI · 320

CCU → RGNAI · 320

CCU → SHLAI · ATR

CCU → DACAI · 319

CCU → DELAI · 321 788

CCU → DMUAI · 319

CCU → HYDAI · 319

CCU → IMFAI · 319

CCU → IXAAI · 319

CCU → KTMAI · 319

CCU → SINAI · 333

CCU → KULAK · 320

CCU → DACBG · 738

CCU → HKGCX · 320

CCU → DXBEK · 332

CCU → DELG8 · 320

CCU → GAUG8 · 320

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A32037 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 7216 routes Airbus A31915 routes Boeing 737-80014 routes Boeing 73710 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-6003 routes Airbus A330-3003 routes Boeing 737-7002 routes 73H2 routes DH82 routes Airbus A3211 routes Boeing 787-81 routes

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