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26 Jan — 2 Feb1
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Flights to Kolkata in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kolkata in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Return from

£482

One-way from

£296

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£591
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 10m total
  • London to Kolkata
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10/2
  • 10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 25m total
  • London to Kolkata
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Wed 12/319:20LHR - CCU
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 18/303:50CCU - LHR
1 stop20h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/1£482
Mon 1/921:05LHR - CCU
1 stop13h 05mAir India
Tue 30/920:00CCU - LHR
1 stop16h 00mAir India
Deal found 21/1£485
Sat 8/210:55LTN - CCU
3 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/201:00CCU - LTN
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£486
Sun 9/205:55STN - CCU
3 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/208:15CCU - STN
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£489
Sun 26/106:35LGW - CCU
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/222:30CCU - LGW
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£490
Tue 15/409:00LGW - CCU
1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 29/403:50CCU - LGW
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/1£516
Mon 1/908:05LHR - CCU
1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 29/903:50CCU - LHR
1 stop13h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/1£522
Tue 4/314:15LHR - CCU
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/316:40CCU - LHR
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£537
Thu 20/220:15STN - CCU
1 stop17h 05mEmirates
Tue 11/309:10CCU - STN
1 stop32h 25mEmirates
Deal found 20/1£583
Tue 28/109:40LGW - CCU
1 stop16h 30mEmirates
Wed 12/220:20CCU - LGW
1 stop15h 50mEmirates
Deal found 20/1£585
Thu 20/206:00LGW - CCU
2 stops24h 50mIndiGo
Tue 11/316:40CCU - LGW
2 stops28h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 20/1£633
Sun 2/215:50LHR - CCU
1 stop34h 20mEmirates
Sun 2/320:20CCU - LHR
1 stop23h 00mEmirates
Deal found 20/1£652

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Locate flights to Kolkata that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 21 January 2025.

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LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

19:20-02:55

1 stop26h 05m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 18/3

03:50-18:25

1 stop20h 05m

£482

LondonKolkata

LTN - CCU

LTNCCU

London Luton

Sat 8/2

10:55-17:50

3 stops25h 25m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 25/2

01:00-10:15

2 stops38h 45m

£486

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Thu 27/2

20:30-16:50

1 stop14h 50m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sat 12/4

20:30-10:15

1 stop18h 15m

£488

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Sun 9/2

05:55-09:30

3 stops22h 05m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 23/2

08:15-11:15

3 stops32h 30m

£489

LondonKolkata

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Fri 7/3

21:40-00:15

2 stops21h 05m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 21/3

00:55-15:40

2 stops20h 15m

£499

LondonKolkata

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Tue 15/4

09:00-02:20

1 stop12h 50m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 29/4

03:50-13:25

1 stop14h 05m

£516

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Sun 16/3

08:05-01:45

1 stop12h 10m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 5/5

03:50-14:10

1 stop14h 50m

£535

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Tue 4/3

14:15-16:05

2 stops20h 20m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sat 8/3

16:40-16:55

2 stops29h 45m

£537

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Thu 20/2

20:15-18:50

1 stop17h 05m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 11/3

09:10-12:05

1 stop32h 25m

£583

LondonKolkata

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Thu 20/2

20:25-18:50

1 stop16h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 11/3

09:10-18:25

1 stop14h 45m

£588

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Best time to book a flight to Kolkata

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Travel insights for flights to Kolkata

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Kolkata including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Kolkata?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Kolkata. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Kolkata. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Kolkata?

On average, a flight from London to Kolkata takes 15 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Kolkata from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Kolkata?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Kolkata. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Kolkata should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kolkata?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Kolkata are Air India, Emirates and Qatar Airways.

Air India

Air India

From £545

Emirates

Emirates

From £422

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From £610

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From £607

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kolkata?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Kolkata are Emirates, Air India and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Kolkata by month

Plan your trip to Kolkata by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kolkata ranges from 7.0 - 356.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 356.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Kolkata when rainfall is around 7.0 mm.

Temperature in Kolkata by month

Plan your trip to Kolkata by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kolkata, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 31.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 20.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kolkata

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kolkata. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kolkata. Reviews last updated 21 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Kolkata, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Qatar Airways and IndiGo. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Getting around Kolkata

Once you enter the city itself the Calcutta Metro Railway is the cleanest, most reliable and least crowded form of public transport that the city has to offer.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Flights to Calcutta are served by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (previously known as Dum Dum Airport) is located just 11 miles from the heart of the city. As with the vast majority of journeys around Calcutta, taxis are the best option for efficient and cost effective travel to the city centre. There are a large number of taxis situated outside the terminal building, you should expect to pay twice the meter reading plus a few rupees depending on your destination. There is a rail link which runs to the nearby Dum Dum station but service can be intermittent. The air-conditioned airport bus service on the other hand operates on a strict schedule and costs less than the local taxi services.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kolkata?

    Travelers will need to book flights to Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) if they wish to fly to Kolkata. The Kolkata airport is 8.3 mi from the city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kolkata if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kolkata on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kolkata?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kolkata.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kolkata?

    Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kolkata. One-way flights to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra typically cost £24, while return flights cost around £92.

  • How much is a return flight to Kolkata?

    A return flight to Kolkata will typically cost around £293, however they can be found for as little as £113.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kolkata depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kolkata, London offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra?

    Yes. Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Couples friendly Hotel is the closest property to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (0.0 mi away from Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra).

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