Kolkata is the nearest major medical city for patients from Bangladesh. Bangladesh is the largest source of medical travellers to India according to the Government of India. Bengali is widely spoken in hospitals and hotels. Patients can arrive by air at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport or by land.
| International airport | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (CCU) |
| Known strengths | Cardiac care · Oncology · Neurosciences · Orthopaedics |
| Where families stay | Plenty of guest houses and hotels used to Bangladeshi families near hospital clusters. |
| Climate and timing | Hot and humid summers; monsoon Jun–Sep; Nov–Feb is pleasant. |
Questions about Kolkata
Which airport serves Kolkata for medical travel?
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (CCU).
Where do families stay during treatment in Kolkata?
Plenty of guest houses and hotels used to Bangladeshi families near hospital clusters.
When is the best time to travel to Kolkata for treatment?
Hot and humid summers; monsoon Jun–Sep; Nov–Feb is pleasant. Your treatment date matters more than the season, so plan around your specialist’s advice.
Which treatments do international patients seek in Kolkata?
Patients come to Kolkata for cardiac care, oncology, neurosciences, orthopaedics among others. We suggest a city based on your case and the specialists available.
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