Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Kolkata Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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we slept sitting up. The lights remained on all night and we had to dawn our jackets (in India??) because the AC was quite cold. – Mur the Explorer
CCU Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Kolkata Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Code: CCU).
What to Expect
Kolkata Airport has a modern, six-level L-shaped terminal divided into domestic and international wings. The former domestic terminal still handles a few regional flights, and the former international terminal is used for chartered Hajj flights. The new terminal houses almost three dozen eateries and nearly two dozen retail establishments, almost all located on the airside. WiFi is available to help pass the time. Additional comfort can be found through fee-based access to one of the airport’s first-class lounges.
Sleeping in Kolkata Airport
Travellers call the airport safe and clean, with plenty of seating. Unfortunately, armrests make stretching out impossible. Be prepared to sleep on the floor. Airport staff are generally tolerant of overnight sleepers, but the terminal is cold, noisy and brightly lit. For those reasons, consider bringing an extra layer or travel blanket, earplugs/noise-cancelling earphones, and eyeshade if you intend to spend the night at the airport. For uninterrupted sleep, there are day rooms in the airport and several hotels located nearby. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
Good to Know
Mosquitoes have been spotted inside the airport terminal near the gates. Bring mosquito repellent!
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels & Day Rooms
If sleeping in Kolkata Airport sounds like a nightmare, there are retiring rooms inside the terminal and hotels near the airport:
Retiring Rooms – The airport offers Retiring Rooms and dormitory beds for short stays, intended for transit passengers.
Facilities: Rooms are basic and intended for rest between flights. Furnishings and amenities may vary. Showers have been reported within some rooms, but availability should be confirmed at the time of booking.
Eligibility: Available to passengers with a confirmed onward flight ticket.
Booking & Access: Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and must be booked in person through the Airport Manager’s office. Online reservations are not available.
Hours: Open 24 hours.
Room Types & Rates (+ applicable GST; subject to change)
- Twin-sharing Retiring Room (per bed): approx. ₹1,000
- Family / Double-bedded Retiring Room (per room): approx. ₹1,500
- Dormitory bed: approx. ₹700
Maximum Stay: Up to 24 hours.
What to Expect: Availability can be limited, especially overnight, and rooms may fill quickly. Travellers seeking guaranteed rest should consider nearby hotels as a backup.
Hotels near the airport
- Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport – No airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
- Hotel Airways – Located across from the Domestic Terminal building outside the airport area. There is an airport pick-up fee, but airport drop-off is free. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Kolkata Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.
Travel Club Lounge – Location: Airside, Domestic Departures, near Gate 22. Hours: 24 hours. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (approx. ₹1,200 INR) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Eligible credit cards.
Travel Club Lounge – Location: Airside, International Departures, near Gate 10. Hours: 24 hours. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (approx. ₹1,800 INR) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Eligible credit cards.
Travel Club Lounge – Location: Landside, Arrivals Hall, near exit gates. Hours: 24 hours. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (approx. ₹1,000 INR) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Eligible credit cards.
Drinking Water
Current airport sources do not clearly confirm the availability of water fountains or bottle-refill stations. Bottled water is widely sold at retail outlets. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food outlets operate on varying schedules. While late-night and overnight options may exist, 24-hour dining cannot be confirmed. Overnight travellers should expect limited choice during late-night hours. Click here to update this guide.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Luggage can be stored for up to 30 days in the Left Luggage Facility. Rates are Rs.20/- per bag for up to 24 hours and Rs.40/- per bag per day for every day beyond that, up to 30 days. Luggage is subject to X-rays and random hand searches. There are two locations: Arrivals, Counter 18 (near Gate 3C) or Departures, and the Airport Manager’s office, near Gate 3C. Hours: Open 24 hours.
Mobile Charging
Limited free charging points are available, mainly in departure areas. Availability is inconsistent and outlets are often occupied. Travellers should carry a Type C / D Indian power adapter.
Showers
Showers have been reported in the Retiring Rooms. See Airport Hotels.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Kolkata Airport for 45 minutes. Connect to the “Tata Docomo Wi Fi” network, and enter your details at the web log-in page to get your WiFi serial number and PIN via SMS.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, Child Care rooms are available for breastfeeding and diaper changing. Several rooms are located in Departures, with an additional room in Arrivals (Lower Level).
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available in the International wing on both arrivals and departures levels. A limited selection of shops selling items such as clothing, shoes, tea, and travel goods can be found throughout the terminal.
Luggage
- Baggage Trolleys – Baggage trolleys are available free of charge.
- Luggage Storage & Lockers – see “Luggage Storage & Lockers” above.
- Luggage Wrapping – A luggage-wrapping service is available to help protect bags during travel.
Medical Services
- Medical Services – Medical Inspection Rooms are available on both Arrivals and Departures levels for urgent or emergency assistance. Open 24 hours.
- Pharmacy – Apollo Pharmacy is available, Domestic Hall, Landside.
Money
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available throughout the terminal. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s withdrawal limits and foreign transaction policies before travelling.
- Currency Exchange – Several foreign currency exchange counters are available, primarily located in Arrivals.
Post Office – A post office is available on the Arrivals level for mail and postal services.
Prayer Room – A prayer room is reported to be available, but location details could not be confirmed at the time of this update.
SIM Cards – A reader says, “There is no option inside the airport to buy cellular SIM card. However, after coming out of the airport area, the [SIM cards] are easily available, for which one must possess proof of identity issued by the respective Government of the country to which the buyer belongs.” (October 2023)
Smoking Lounge – Smoking is prohibited in the airport, except in the designated smoking rooms located both airside and landside.
Spa – Masti Health and Beauty offers spa services in the Domestic Hall (airside).
Buses
The airport is served by West Bengal Surface Transport Corporation (WBSTC) with air-conditioned buses connecting passengers to a variety of destinations.
Car Rentals
Wenzcars offers car rental services on-site and is open 24 hours.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we found only one hotel that provided airport transportation: Hotel Airways.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Prepaid and on-demand taxis are available.
Trains
A reader says, “There is no railway connectivity from the CCU airport to the suburban or any railway network at present. Metro Railway connectivity to the airport is under construction and is likely to take 03 (Three) years to become operational.” (October 2023)
Last updated: 2026-01-28
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