Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) — complete Kolkata airport guide
Quick answer: Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) at Dum Dum runs a single integrated terminal for domestic and international flights and is eastern India's primary gateway, especially to the Northeast, Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. It is about 16 km from the city centre.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · airport facts cross-checked against the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the airport operator · live Kolkata fares are found in the FlightGPT search above.
Kolkata airport (CCU) — quick facts
- IATA / ICAO code: CCU / VECC
- City served: Kolkata, West Bengal
- Distance to city: ≈ 16 km to central Kolkata (Park Street area)
- Operator: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Traffic: ~20 million passengers a year — eastern India's busiest airport.
Terminals at Kolkata airport
One integrated terminal handling domestic and international flights, with a clear split inside. As the East's main hub it concentrates flights to the Northeast, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Thailand and Singapore.
How to get from Kolkata airport to the city
- App cabs (Uber/Ola) and the pre-paid taxi counter.
- Volvo and ordinary city buses from the airport gate.
- An airport Metro extension is progressively improving rail access.
Airlines flying from Kolkata (CCU)
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestically; Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Thai, Biman Bangladesh and Bhutan's carriers internationally.
Lounges at CCU
Plaza Premium and Encalm lounges on the domestic and international sides. Access via Priority Pass, eligible credit cards, premium cabins or pay-per-use.
Popular flights from Kolkata
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) from Kolkata city?
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is about 16 km to central Kolkata (Park Street area) from Kolkata.
How many terminals does Kolkata airport (CCU) have, and which should I use?
One integrated terminal handling domestic and international flights, with a clear split inside. As the East's main hub it concentrates flights to the Northeast, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Thailand and Singapore.
How do I get from Kolkata airport to the city?
App cabs (Uber/Ola) and the pre-paid taxi counter. Volvo and ordinary city buses from the airport gate. An airport Metro extension is progressively improving rail access.
Which airlines fly from Kolkata (CCU)?
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestically; Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Thai, Biman Bangladesh and Bhutan's carriers internationally.
Does CCU airport have lounges?
Plaza Premium and Encalm lounges on the domestic and international sides. Access via Priority Pass, eligible credit cards, premium cabins or pay-per-use.
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