Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 5,355

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: -10.39%

In August 2025, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport handled 5,355 departures (-10.39% year over year) as airlines rebalanced capacity during the late‑monsoon period. The change reflects schedule trimming on selected off‑peak days while preserving trunk‑route connectivity for the Kolkata market.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 88.98%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: +14.99 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 129

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -47.35%

Departure on-time performance improved to 88.98% (+14.99 percentage points versus last year), with fewer weather‑related programme holds and steadier ramp operations. Cancellations fell to 129 (-47.35% YoY), helping minimize severe disruptions while operators continue to refine block times and turnaround buffers.

Airlines Serving Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

The hub is served by a mix of full‑service and low‑cost Indian carriers, linking Kolkata with major domestic metros as well as short‑haul international markets in South and Southeast Asia and the Gulf. The network centers on high‑frequency domestic trunk routes complemented by selective international services.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport are expected to remain broadly steady and departure on-time performance near current levels; late‑monsoon showers and weekend peaks may still produce pockets of delay. Passengers should prioritize morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.