Kolkata airport plans to increase daily flights to 100 by 2025

economictimes.indiatimes.com — December 21, 2024 at 04:01 PM UTC

Kolkata Airport will soon increase its daily flights to 100, up from the current 64. A new terminal is expected to open by November 2025, raising annual passenger capacity from 2.6 million to over 4 million. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced these plans during the airport's centenary celebrations. Currently, the airport operates 15 international and 49 domestic flights, with a goal to expand both sectors significantly. Additionally, a new 'Uran Cafe' will be introduced, marking a first for Indian airports. Infrastructure improvements are also planned for Bagdogra airport to enhance regional connectivity.

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