Novoair, the leading private airline of the country, launched its flight to Kolkata from Chittagong at Shah Amanat International Airport (SAIA) in the port city on Wednesday.
Novoair Managing Director Mofizur Rahman and Director Hasibur Rashid and SAIA Manager Wing Commodore Mohammad Reazul Kabir attended the launching ceremony along with other higher officials of the airport and the airline, said a press release.
Novoair connects Kolkata from Chittagong for valuable passengers.
Return promotional fare for Chittagong-Kolkata-Chittagong starts from Tk 11,555 (including all taxes).
There will be three weekly flights on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
The flight departure from Chittagong will be at 2:50pm and will arrive at Kolkata at 3:35pm (local time).
The departure time from Kolkata at 4:20pm (local time) and will arrive in Chittagong at 6:05pm.
The private airline also started its Kolkata flight from Dhaka on December 1.