Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to Kolkata?

Flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata.

Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata pass through?

Connecting flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata most commonly pass through: • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 55% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 45% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £621 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £793, a difference of £172. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Edinburgh to Kolkata?

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Kolkata takes 00m, covering 4,997 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to Kolkata?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Edinburgh to Kolkata looking right now?

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Kolkata are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £576, which is 68% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Edinburgh to Kolkata?

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 28m, compared to 16h 46m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Kolkata?

Kolkata is 5 hours ahead of Edinburgh (India Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to Kolkata flight?

Return flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata range from £552 to £811, with an average of £679 over the past 12 months. Anything below £552 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Kolkata?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Kolkata. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 16% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Kolkata?

•June is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Kolkata at £474 return. •August (£887) and December (£793) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 87% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Edinburgh to Kolkata?

Emirates (£675) and Qatar Airways (£711) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Edinburgh to Kolkata according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Edinburgh to Kolkata?

Dubai Intl (DXB) is the most popular stopover for the Edinburgh to Kolkata route. 55% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via DXB.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Edinburgh to Kolkata?

Flights via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £670. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Edinburgh to Kolkata, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) had the shortest average connection time for Edinburgh to Kolkata stopovers at 8h 16m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, 5 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

05:50 - 19:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

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21:00 - 13:35CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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05:50 - 19:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

32h 35m3 stops Madrid Barajas Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:00 - 16:05CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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£625Multiple Airlines

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19:20 - 02:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

25h 35m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:00 - 13:35CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Luxembourg

£639Multiple Airlines

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05:50 - 19:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

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£639Multiple Airlines

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20:50 - 07:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

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20:50 - 19:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

16h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

09:20 - 18:55CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

£705Emirates

Mon, 1 Mar - Thu, 8 Apr

07:30 - 01:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

12h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

04:00 - 13:40CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£711Qatar Airways

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14:05 - 01:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

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£760Qatar Airways

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08:30 - 01:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

35h 55m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

03:25 - 12:35CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Kolkata?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Kolkata. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 16% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Kolkata? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •June is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Kolkata at £474 return.
•August (£887) and December (£793) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 87% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata.
How long is a flight from Edinburgh to Kolkata?
A direct flight from Edinburgh to Kolkata takes 00m, covering 4,997 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to Kolkata?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to Kolkata flight?
Return flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata range from £552 to £811, with an average of £679 over the past 12 months. Anything below £552 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Edinburgh to Kolkata looking right now?
One-way fares from Edinburgh to Kolkata are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £576, which is 68% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to Kolkata?
Flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU).
Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata pass through?
Connecting flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata most commonly pass through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 45% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £621 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £793, a difference of £172.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Edinburgh to Kolkata?
Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 28m, compared to 16h 46m via Dubai Intl (DXB).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 5 hours ahead of Edinburgh (India Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £621, about £172 less than Friday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Edinburgh to Kolkata trip for June. Fares historically average £474 return in that month – typically £413 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
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