Top 12 Airport Travel Tips for a Smooth Journey From Kolkata (2025 Guide)
Airport travel is one of the most stressful experiences for many passengers — especially in a city like Kolkata where peak traffic can turn a 30-minute ride into 90 minutes.This guide gives practical, localised tips to help passengers have a smooth journey to and from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).
1. Always leave early — Kolkata traffic is unpredictable
Salt Lake, VIP Road, EM Bypass, and parts of New Town can get packed anytime.
2. Pre-book your airport cab
Walk-in taxis often overcharge or refuse long-distance trips.
3. Use flight tracking
Cab service should adjust pickup timing when your flight is delayed.
4. Keep your ID, ticket & luggage tags easily accessible
5. Avoid VIP Road between 6–9 PM
6. Prefer Innova / SUVs if you have more luggage.
7. Avoid last-minute packing.
8. Confirm fare before you start.
9. Use GPS route preview before ride.
10. Carry a small emergency kit.Useful during long airport queues.
11. Share your cab details with family when traveling alone.
12. Choose reliable cab services (Saptik Cab Services).