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Cheap flights from London 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.
LON — CCU
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra are usually found in March or September, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from London to Kolkata

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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

£629
Air India
  • Air India
  • 25/5-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 20m total
  • London to Kolkata
16/5
  • 16/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • London to Kolkata
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£86 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£33 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from London to Kolkata
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London 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
Sat 10/519:15LGW - CCU
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/521:15CCU - LGW
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£441
Mon 12/518:25STN - CCU
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/521:15CCU - STN
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£443
Mon 12/519:25LTN - CCU
3 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/521:15CCU - LTN
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£457
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
Wed 7/509:00LGW - CCU
1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 23/903:50CCU - LGW
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/4£541
Wed 8/1014:55STN - CCU
1 stop12h 45mEmirates
Mon 13/1009:45CCU - STN
1 stop13h 30mEmirates
Deal found 10/4£567
Thu 9/1015:05LHR - CCU
1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 15/1003:50CCU - LHR
1 stop22h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/4£578
Wed 7/513:45LCY - CCU
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/503:45CCU - LCY
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£599
Wed 4/621:45LGW - CCU
1 stop29h 55mEmirates
Thu 12/609:45CCU - LGW
1 stop14h 30mEmirates
Deal found 11/4£599
Wed 4/620:30LGW - CCU
2 stops18h 45mAir India
Wed 11/600:55CCU - LGW
2 stops22h 00mAir India
Deal found 11/4£611

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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

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Sat 10/5

19:15-10:30

3 stops34h 45m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 18/5

21:15-23:00

2 stops30h 15m

£441

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Mon 12/5

18:25-10:30

3 stops35h 35m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 25/5

21:15-11:30

2 stops18h 45m

£443

LondonKolkata

LTN - CCU

LTNCCU

London Luton

Mon 12/5

19:25-14:10

3 stops38h 15m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 25/5

21:15-11:55

2 stops19h 10m

£457

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

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Wed 7/5

09:00-02:20

1 stop12h 50m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 23/9

03:50-13:25

1 stop14h 05m

£541

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Wed 8/10

14:55-08:10

1 stop12h 45m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 13/10

09:45-18:45

1 stop13h 30m

£567

LondonKolkata

LCY - CCU

LCYCCU

London City

Wed 7/5

13:45-02:50

2 stops32h 35m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 13/5

03:45-07:55

2 stops32h 40m

£599

LondonKolkata

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Wed 4/6

21:45-08:10

1 stop29h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 12/6

09:45-19:45

1 stop14h 30m

£599

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Best time to book a flight from London to Kolkata

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from London 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 4 April 2025.

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kolkata (average of £651). Flying from London 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 LON to CCU?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London to Kolkata is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London 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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Kolkata, such as Emirates, KLM and SWISS. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) if they book a flight to Kolkata from London. On average, Netaji S. Chandra has 0 inbound flights from London per day from 8 airlines. Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Kolkata’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to Kolkata round-trip from £436. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from £460, and Qatar Airways, from £541. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £291. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and IndiGo, as they are both options that can get you from London to Kolkata for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Kolkata?

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

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

    New Delhi travellers tend to visit Karol Bagh, Red Fort, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib more than anywhere else. Karol Bagh, Red Fort, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib are located about 8.7 mi, 11.0 mi, and 8.2 mi, respectively from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl for about £79 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Gateway of India, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, and Sanjay Gandhi National Park are currently the most popular points of interest in Mumbai at the moment. Those on a layover in Mumbai interested in visiting Gateway of India, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, or Sanjay Gandhi National Park can do so by travelling 11.7 mi, 7.9 mi, and 9.3 mi, respectively from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl for about £34 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai travellers tend to visit Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall more than any other attractions. Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are located about 4.2 mi, 6.8 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can hire a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of £17 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to Kolkata?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kolkata (average of £651). Flying from London 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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