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Air India is set to start operations from West Bengal&rsquos Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) from May 18, 2015. Initially, there will be flights to and from Delhi and Mumbai via Kolkata. AI9713 will leave Kolkata everyday - except Friday - at 17.05 and reach Durgapur at 17.45. AI9714 will leave Durgapur everyday - except Friday - at 18.05 and reach Kolkata at 18.50. The service will reduce travel time between Asansol-Durgapur region and Delhi/Mumbai. &lsquoThrough check -in&rsquo to and from Delhi and Mumbai airports will also be available. For more details, check www.airindia.in