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Flights to Kolkata in 2024

Find the latest flights to Kolkata in 2024, 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 22 December 2024.

Return from

£511

One-way from

£293

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£1,076
Air India
  • Air India
  • 3/2-2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 30m total
  • London to Kolkata
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30/12
  • 30/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • London to Kolkata
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Cheapest flights to Kolkata
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kolkata. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 December 2024.

Tue 31/1211:40LHR - CCU
2 stops56h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/308:45CCU - LHR
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£609
Thu 26/1220:20STN - CCU
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/211:45CCU - STN
3 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£659
Mon 30/1207:10LGW - CCU
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/309:10CCU - LGW
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£659
Mon 30/1208:45LHR - CCU
1 stop14h 00mAir India
Mon 3/314:30CCU - LHR
1 stop34h 30mAir India
Deal found 21/12£743
Mon 30/1211:20LHR - CCU
1 stop23h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 2/301:45CCU - LHR
1 stop19h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/12£789
Tue 31/1219:55LHR - CCU
2 stops24h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 2/303:20CCU - LHR
1 stop32h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/12£829
Mon 30/1213:35LGW - CCU
1 stop12h 35mEmirates
Wed 26/220:20CCU - LGW
1 stop15h 50mEmirates
Deal found 21/12£842
Tue 31/1214:05STN - CCU
1 stop12h 05mEmirates
Sun 2/309:10CCU - STN
1 stop14h 05mEmirates
Deal found 21/12£1,017
Mon 30/1209:50LGW - CCU
1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 2/303:20CCU - LGW
1 stop32h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/12£1,022
Thu 26/1206:35LHR - CCU
2 stops24h 15mIndiGo
Wed 19/201:45CCU - LHR
2 stops18h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 21/12£1,051
Sun 29/1220:00LGW - CCU
2 stops22h 00mAir India
Fri 28/221:15CCU - LGW
2 stops25h 35mAir India
Deal found 21/12£1,079
Sat 28/1214:30LHR - CCU
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 1/306:15CCU - LHR
1 stop17h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/12£1,122

Find flights to Kolkata within your budget

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 22 December 2024.

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LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Mon 3/2

21:05-20:35

1 stop18h 00m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 2/3

14:30-19:30

1 stop34h 30m

£511

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Wed 30/4

08:05-02:20

1 stop13h 45m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 6/5

03:50-13:20

1 stop14h 00m

£517

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Sat 25/1

13:50-15:05

2 stops19h 45m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 20/2

01:00-23:35

2 stops28h 05m

£522

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Wed 8/1

17:55-00:15

2 stops24h 50m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 6/3

08:45-19:30

1 stop16h 15m

£523

LondonKolkata

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Sat 25/1

06:35-12:20

2 stops24h 15m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 20/2

01:45-22:35

2 stops26h 20m

£525

LondonKolkata

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Wed 30/4

20:30-22:45

2 stops21h 45m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 7/5

20:20-18:25

2 stops26h 35m

£527

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Tue 21/1

09:00-02:55

1 stop12h 25m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 29/1

21:00-06:45

1 stop15h 15m

£533

LondonKolkata

LTN - CCU

LTNCCU

London Luton

Tue 21/1

08:25-10:55

3 stops21h 00m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 29/1

07:20-22:35

2 stops20h 45m

£537

LondonKolkata

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Thu 17/4

09:00-02:20

1 stop12h 50m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sat 21/6

03:50-13:25

1 stop14h 05m

£566

LondonKolkata

LCY - CCU

LCYCCU

London City

Tue 21/1

08:30-09:20

2 stops19h 20m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 29/1

20:50-16:10

2 stops24h 50m

£589

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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 13 December 2024.

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 16 hours 50 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 Etihad Airways.

Air India

Air India

From £547

Emirates

Emirates

From £422

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From £625

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From £610

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kolkata?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Kolkata are Emirates, Air India and Qatar 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 22 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Kolkata, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic. 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
3,398 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,398 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
1,342 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,127 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,789 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 £23, while return flights cost around £60.

  • How much is a return flight to Kolkata?

    A return flight to Kolkata will typically cost around £76, however they can be found for as little as £76.

  • 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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