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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata from £278

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CCU
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra are usually found in March or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Kolkata

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Kolkata (CCU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£436

One-way from

£278

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£632
Air India
  • Air India
  • 25/5-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 20m total
  • London to Kolkata
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16/5
  • 16/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • London to Kolkata
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£46 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Kolkata
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Kolkata. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Sun 25/509:45LHR - CCU
1 stop19h 30mAir India
Sat 14/620:55CCU - LHR
1 stop17h 50mAir India
Deal found 10/4£436
Mon 19/521:45LHR - CCU
1 stop24h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 3/603:45CCU - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/4£460
Wed 28/520:50LHR - CCU
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/603:50CCU - LHR
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£495
Thu 9/1015:05LHR - CCU
1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 15/1003:50CCU - LHR
1 stop22h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/4£578

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Kolkata that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata that are best for you.

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Heathrow

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Kolkata

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Price

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Sun 25/5

09:45-09:45

1 stop19h 30m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sat 14/6

20:55-10:15

1 stop17h 50m

£436

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Mon 19/5

21:45-02:50

1 stop24h 35m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 3/6

03:45-18:45

1 stop19h 30m

£460

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Wed 28/5

20:50-02:50

2 stops25h 30m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 25/6

03:50-13:20

1 stop14h 00m

£495

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Fri 16/5

21:40-00:30

3 stops46h 20m

£278

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Wed 30/4

21:05-16:50

1 stop15h 15m

£291

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Tue 29/4

09:30-20:20

1 stop30h 20m

£301

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Wed 13/8

11:20-18:45

2 stops26h 55m

£339

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Fri 18/4

19:25-02:20

1 stop26h 25m

£359

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Wed 13/8

19:15-08:30

3 stops32h 45m

£575

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Tue 23/9

09:00-09:00

2 stops19h 30m

£692

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Kolkata. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata (average of £651). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,076). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to CCU?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Kolkata. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 12 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from London to Kolkata to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,549 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,188 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
472 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,986 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Kolkata. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU), located 8.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London Heathrow to Kolkata. 8 airlines have flights to Netaji S. Chandra from London Heathrow on a regular basis. Booking flights from London Heathrow to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air India (£436), and Etihad Airways (£460) offers the cheapest pricing from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata. Air India is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata one-way?

    £291 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and IndiGo, with prices starting from £301 and £339, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

    Of the flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata that have stopovers, most of them stop in New Delhi. Mumbai is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata. Doha comes in third as the most popular stopover location on London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in New Delhi?

    The majority of New Delhi visitors spend their time at Karol Bagh, Red Fort, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Travelers on a layover in New Delhi can visit Karol Bagh, Red Fort, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, by traveling 8.7 mi, 11.0 mi, and 8.2 mi, respectively after landing at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. Those landing in New Delhi looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £79 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Mumbai?

    The majority of Mumbai visitors spend their time at Gateway of India, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, and Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Gateway of India, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, and Sanjay Gandhi National Park can be accessed by travelling approximately 11.7 mi, 7.9 mi, and 9.3 mi, respectively from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl for an average daily rate of £34 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata flights?

    London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Dubai. Abu Dhabi follows Dubai in terms of the least common stopover location on London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Kolkata that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Kolkata flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Kolkata?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Kolkata.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Kolkata?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Kolkata by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata (average of £651). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,076). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Heathrow to Kolkata

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Air IndiaCheapest£416Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£433Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£494Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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VistaraCheapest£522Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£561Average£689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£564Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£579Average£819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IndiGoCheapest£640Average£777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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