Kolkata

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)

Location

The airport is located 17km (11 miles), or 60 minutes drive, from the city centre

Getting to the city

Transport from the airport includes trains, taxis and buses. All modes of transport are easily accessible from the terminals.

Time

Local time is UTC/GMT +5.5 hours

Car rental

A few car rental companies, including Avis, Europcar, and some local companies, have desks in the international arrivals hall.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at the airport. Taking the metro to the airport requires that you take a taxi to cover the final 3 miles (about 5km).

Facilities

Airport facilities include ATMs and currency exchange offices, baggage wrapping services, a VIP lounge, tourist information centre, first aid room, childcare room and a post office. There are limited duty-free shops and a few gift stores, and some dining establishments. A small selection of cafés offer convenience foods, while tea, coffee and soft drink vending machines are situated throughout the terminal building.

Parking

There is plenty of parking available in the 3,000 underground spaces and 2,000 outdoor parking spaces.