Trip Overview
How to reach Jai Hind (Biman Bandar / Airport) from Kalighat by metro? Board the metro from Kalighat station and travel through 18 intermediate stations on Kolkata Metro. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station before reaching Jai Hind (Biman Bandar / Airport).
The approximate travel time between Kalighat and Jai Hind (Biman Bandar / Airport) is 41 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 21.6 Km. The first metro from Kalighat typically departs at 06:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹64. Smart card users may receive discounted fares depending on the time of travel.
Station Intelligence
Kalighat Origin Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: blue-kol
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Kalighat Temple
- Rashbehari Avenue
- Tollygunge
Jai Hind (Biman Bandar / Airport) Destination Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: yellow-kol
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Jai Hind
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
- Dum Dum
Travel Cost vs Road
Estimated travel costs are calculated based on standardized distance metrics (21.6 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹64 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹194 | ₹130 more |
| Auto | ₹302 | ₹238 more |
| Cab | ₹475 | ₹411 more |
Pre-calculated Pass Fares
Calculations represent daily, weekly, and monthly round-trips (up and down) for a single commuter.
| Period (Up & Down) | Token Fare | Smart Card |
|---|---|---|
| Daily (1 Day) | ₹128 | ₹114 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹640 | ₹570 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹768 | ₹684 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹2560 | ₹2280 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹3072 | ₹2736 |
Smart Commute Impact
These environmental and health figures are estimates comparing this specific metro route to driving a standard petrol vehicle in typical city traffic.
- Carbon Saved
- 4.75 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 1.73 Litres
- Time Saved vs Traffic
- ~28 mins
- Calories Burned
- ~287 kcal
Pro-Tips for this Route
- ▶ Interchange Navigation: You have 1 interchange. Follow the colored footprint stickers on the floor at the interchange stations for the quickest walking path between lines.
- ▶ Long Journey Advisory: This trip takes over 40 minutes. Mobile network connectivity may drop intermittently on underground stretches. Ensure you have offline entertainment ready.
- ▶ Off-Peak Fare Hack: Smart Card users receive an *additional* 10% discount on journeys starting during off-peak hours (6 AM to 8 AM, 12 PM to 5 PM, and 9 PM onwards).
- ▶ Women's Safety & Coach: The first coach in the moving direction of the train is strictly reserved for women passengers. Male passengers are liable for a ₹250 fine if found in this coach.