Kolkata
Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal and India's third-largest metropolitan area, is the cultural and commercial heart of Eastern India. The city anchors trade and logistics for jute, tea, textiles, leather, and IT services, while serving as the gateway to Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the Northeast. Departures from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) keep the Mumbai corridor active through the day, with peak loads in early-morning business banks (06:00–09:00) and the post-work bank (17:00–20:00). The route serves a heavy mix of corporate, medical, family, and event travel year-round.
Practical tip for CCU departures: CCU traffic from central Kolkata (Park Street, Salt Lake) is manageable outside school-hour windows, but allow 60-75 minutes from South Kolkata. Terminal queues are usually shortest mid-morning and late evening. Web check-in is available 48 hours before departure on all major carriers.



