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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Kolkata — Transport Guide 2026

Kolkata (CCU) is 17 km northeast of the city. Uber/Ola are safest. Prepaid taxi + yellow Ambassador taxis available.

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Last updated: 2026-07

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
Uber (~$3.60)
Fastest
Uber off-peak (~45 min)

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Uber / Ola

ride share · Best for: Best value + English
Cost
INR 300-500 ($3.60-6)
Time
45-90 min (heavy traffic)
Frequency
On-demand
Both widely available. Traffic can be extreme in Kolkata.

Prepaid taxi (yellow Ambassador)

taxi · Best for: Iconic Kolkata experience
Cost
INR 400-700 ($5-8)
Time
45-90 min
Frequency
On-demand
Only use the government prepaid kiosk. Yellow Ambassadors are the classic Kolkata cab.

Metro (via bus to Dum Dum)

metro · Best for: Budget + avoiding traffic
Cost
INR 50 total (~$0.60)
Time
75-90 min combined
Frequency
Every 5-10 min metro
Bus to Dum Dum metro then Line 1 to Esplanade. Cheap but slow with luggage.

Scam warning

Only use Uber/Ola or the official Prepaid Taxi Booth. Kolkata airport taxi scams target foreign arrivals.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Kolkata (CCU)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport from Kolkata?
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is 17 km from Kolkata city centre.
What is the cheapest way from CCU to Kolkata?
Uber (~$3.60)
What is the fastest way from CCU to Kolkata?
Uber off-peak (~45 min)