Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport ...

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport was named after the prominent nationalist leader of the same name and serves the Kolkata metropolitan. It is located in the Dum Dum area, approximately 17 kilometres from the city centre. It is the fifth busiest airport in India that sprawls across an area of 2460 acres. Kolkata airport is often regarded as the fastest growing airport in the country with an annual increase in passenger traffic by 27%. In the year 2014 and 2015, it has been awarded the title of the Best Improved Airport in the Asia-Pacific by the International Airport Council. The main highlight of the CCU airport is the newly designed L-shaped Terminal 2 that has replaced the international and domestic buildings. The new terminal is integrated with smart features and the ambience reflects the true essence of Kolkata.