Kolkata Airport: Several flights delayed due to dense fog; IndiGo issues travel advisory

Due to poor visibility at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (NSCBIA) in Kolkata, around 60 flights were delayed on Monday (January 6).

Due to dense fog, low visibility procedures (LVP) had to be implemented at the airport from 7 AM.

Meanwhile, IndiGo issued a travel advisory on its social media page asking travelers to check their flight status and real-time updates.

In a post on X, IndiGo wrote, "It also wrote," #6ETravelAdvisory: Departures and arrivals at #KolkataAirport continue to remain on hold due to limited visibility. Our airport teams and crew are committed to providing you with the best possible assistance during this time."

It also wrote, "#6ETravelAdvisory: You can always check your flight status here http://bit.ly/3ZWAQXd for real-time updates. In case your flight is cancelled, visit https://bit.ly/31lwD2y to opt for an alternate flight/refund. Thank you for your continued support."

#6ETravelAdvisory: You can always check your flight status here https://t.co/IEBbuCsa3e for real-time updates. In case your flight is cancelled, visit https://t.co/KpeDADNuCa to opt for an alternate flight/refund. Thank you for your continued support. https://t.co/UfRhT9b7Cj pic.twitter.com/o9Nh6TMgGy

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) January 6, 2025

According to the Director of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (NSCBIA) Pravat Ranjan Beuria no traffic movement happened from 7.10 AM to 9 AM and around 30 flight arrivals and 30 departures were delayed, the airport director said.

In addition, five incoming flights to Kolkata were diverted to other airports. All arrangements were made to facilitate the stranded passengers in the airport's terminal, Beuria claimed.

He said that visibility conditions improved after 9 am and the first flight to arrive at the airport was the Emirates flight from Dubai to Kolkata (EK 570). It landed at 9.04 AM.

With inputs from agencies