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You can get on a train or bus for travelling to the airport from Kolkata city center. If you rent a car, you can travel to the airport more comfortably. Taxi is also much more comfortable compared to the means of public transportation. Whichever transportation option you choose, you should not forget that traffic throughout India can be very busy and you can lose a lot of time on the road.

In addition, since many local people know Netaji Subhas Chanda Bose International Airport as Dum Dum Airport, which is the first name of the airport, it may be a good idea to ask somebody the way or use this name if you need any help about the route.

Taxi

You can comfortably travel to the airport by getting on a taxi in the city center. You should agree with the driver about the fare in advance and bargain if possible. Your hotel can also find a reliable taxi for you.

Car Rental

You can rent a car in the city center. While making this decision, you should keep in mind that the traffic is always very heavy in India and many drivers don’t obey the traffic rules. You can rent a car with a driver.

You should follow the VIP road in order to get to the airport with the car you have rented. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the airport by car under normal traffic conditions.

Bus

There are a few different bus routes departing from the city center and carrying passengers to the airport. It takes 1 hour to get to the airport by bus.

Train

Since Kolkata Suburban Railway has a station at the airport, you can easily get to the airport from the city center by train. The travel lasts about 1 hour. However, you should remember that the trains can be very crowded.

Airport Information

The first name of the airport is Dum Dum Airport and it is still mentioned with this name by the local people. Netaji Subhas Chanda Bose International Airport, which is located 17 kilometers of the city center, is the 5th busiest airport of India. Although 90% of the flights are domestic flights, there are two separate lounges belonging to the Air India and Jet Airways companies at the airport where international flights are also organized. There is also a grocery store at the airport having a few eating and drinking areas.

Hancock International Airport is located 7 miles north of the city center. You can travel to Syracuse city center from the airport by getting on a taxi or sharing a ride. If you need a comfortable transportation vehicle during your visit, you can rent a car at the airport. Airport shuttle service offered by hotels is another option. There is no means of public transportation carrying passengers to the city center from the airport.

Taxi

It is possible to find a taxi at any hour of the day at the airport. You can arrange a taxi in the terminal. Travelling to the city center by taxi costs approximately 20 dollars and the travel lasts about 10 minutes.

Car Rental      

On the first floor of the airport, seven different car rental companies offer service. You should drive southward on the road l-81 N in order to get to the city center with the car you have rented.

Ride-Sharing

At Hancock International Airport, there are private parking areas for passengers using applications like Uber. You can reach this private waiting area by crossing over by following “Lift” signs at the exit of the baggage claim area of the Terminal B.

Hotel Shuttle

Most of the accommodation centers in Syracuse offer airport shuttle service for their guests. They generally offer this service for free. You can benefit from airport shuttle service by contacting your hotel in advance and comfortably travel to the city from the airport.