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Cheap Flights from London to Kolkata (LON-CCU)

 
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Recent return flight deals from London to Kolkata

Fri, 14 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
Air India Logo
13:00 - 09:30LHR-CCU
15h 00m1 stop
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15:10 - 11:05CCU-LHR
25h 25m1 stop
£473Air India
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Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 26 Feb
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20:30 - 16:50LHR-CCU
14h 50m1 stop
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22:30 - 13:45CCU-LHR
20h 45m2 stops
Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
KLM Logo
07:45 - 07:10LCY-CCU
17h 55m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:30 - 08:50CCU-LCY
19h 50m2 stops
£475KLM
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Tue, 23 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
Air India Logo
22:10 - 19:15LHR-CCU
16h 35m1 stop
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00:55 - 11:30CCU-LHR
15h 05m1 stop
£475Air India
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sat, 20 Dec
Air India Logo
22:00 - 20:30LHR-CCU
17h 00m1 stop
Air India Logo
17:30 - 11:05CCU-LHR
23h 05m1 stop
£475Air India
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Fri, 31 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
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20:55 - 02:40LHR-CCU
24h 15m1 stop
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03:35 - 06:40CCU-LHR
32h 35m1 stop
£481Etihad Airways
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Wed, 12 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
KLM Logo
07:45 - 09:55LCY-CCU
20h 40m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:30 - 16:35CCU-LCY
27h 35m2 stops
£489KLM
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Tue, 17 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 18:50STN-CCU
17h 05m1 stop
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09:15 - 18:00CCU-STN
14h 15m1 stop
£526Emirates
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Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 26 Feb
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 07:40STN-CCU
29h 55m1 stop
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09:15 - 12:05CCU-STN
32h 20m1 stop
£528Emirates
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Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 01:55LGW-CCU
30h 20m1 stop
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03:25 - 05:55CCU-LGW
32h 00m1 stop
£568Qatar Airways
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Cheapest • from £472 (return)
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Cheapest return fare
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Overall average: £559
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Kolkata flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Kolkata to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from London to Kolkata? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Kolkata?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to Kolkata clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For London to Kolkata, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Kolkata back to London, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Kolkata, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to Kolkata is May, where tickets cost £456 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,017 and £752 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Kolkata?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Kolkata, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Kolkata, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Kolkata

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£245
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (68% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kolkata

When to book flights from London to Kolkata

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Kolkata based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from London to Kolkata

  • Which London airport is easier to get to?

    Heathrow Airport is closer to the city centre, and the London Underground has a direct connection to Heathrow’s terminals. The Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect trains will take roughly 15min and 30min respectively from Paddington Station. Gatwick, located halfway between London and Brighton, might be a good option if you’re travelling from south London or the south of England. If coming from the city centre, a roughly 30min express train from Victoria Station is available, as well as coaches, which take more than an hour but are a much cheaper option.

  • Are there onsite hotels at Kolkata Airport?

    The retiring rooms and dormitories inside the airport are reserved for passengers in transit; however, there are several options nearby: the Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport is about 0.5 miles away from the international terminal, while Hotel Airways and Airport City Hotel are both less than a mile away with shuttle services (free at Airport City Hotel).

  • What are my transportation options from Kolkata Airport?

    Taxi services are a popular option and relatively cheap; prepaid taxis are available and cost no more than around Rs 500 (£5) to reach the city centre. Various air-conditioned buses connect the airport to different parts of the city: VS1 connects the airport with the city centre, VS2 connects the airport with Howrah Station, and V1 heads towards Tollygunge. The airport has a train station, but Dum Dum Junction (3 miles from the airport) is the more useful station, as it is the main hub for the Kolkata metro.

  • How family-friendly are the airports?

    London airports as well as Kolkata Airport have baby changing rooms; Heathrow and Gatwick have several children’s play areas, and Gatwick has strollers freely available for use.

  • Where can I stay at hotels at London’s airports?

    With a long flight to prepare for, it’s a good idea to sleep at an airport hotel so you’re fresh for the journey. For example, Aerotel is located in Terminals 2 and 3 at Heathrow Airport. Alternatively, you can find Courtyard by Marriott at Luton Airport (LTN) and Gatwick Airport, whereas if you’re flying from Stansted Airport or London City Airport (LCY), you can stay at Holiday Inn Express. To ensure you aren’t late for your flight, you can also request a wake-up call in the morning.

  • What other cities does Kolkata Airport (CCU) serve?

    Kolkata Airport only serves Kolkata itself but also many other nearby towns and cities. For instance, you can drive from the airport to Habra in about 1h 20min, to Baruipur in around 1h 10min and to Dankuni in approximately 40 minutes.

  • How can I lower my carbon emissions by taking a specific flight from London to Kolkata?

    You can find airlines that release fewer carbon emissions whilst operating this route. For example, Air India completes the journey from London to Kolkata releasing about 42% less CO2 than the industry standard.

  • Is there Wi-Fi on flights from London to Kolkata Airport?

    You can stay in touch with friends or chat with work colleagues if you look for a flight that provides internet on board. For instance, KLM provides Wi-Fi to its passengers, so you can stay connected throughout the trip.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Kolkata?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Kolkata was £332 for a one-way ticket and £640 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Kolkata?

    On your way to Kolkata, you’ll fly out from one of these London airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, or London Stansted. You’ll be landing at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Kolkata?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Kolkata?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Kolkata, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Kolkata from London?

    New Delhi is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London to Kolkata.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Kolkata, Emirates or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Kolkata are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of £627 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £583 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Kolkata?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Kolkata.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Kolkata?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kolkata from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Kolkata?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kolkata with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Kolkata?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kolkata from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Kolkata

  • London has six airports, but generally, only Heathrow Airport (LHR) or Gatwick Airport (LGW) will fly to Kolkata Airport (CCU) without airline changes. You can fly direct from Heathrow Airport to Kolkata Airport via Air India.
  • Heathrow has more flights and amenities, but its size and traffic mean longer queues than the more efficient Gatwick. Fast-track security access can be pre-booked at Heathrow for around £12.50
  • You can park for free for up to 2h at Heathrow and Gatwick’s long-stay car park. For longer-term parking, an external parking provider may be worth your consideration, as they can be up to four times cheaper than official airport parking, which is around £30 a day for Heathrow and £22 a day for Gatwick.
  • If you enjoy watching planes, Heathrow’s Gate 15 and 16 in Terminal 4 feature binoculars and a 270-degree view of the southern runway. If you enjoy reading, The London Evening Standard and popular magazines can be picked up for free at Gatwick via Green Bug Media pick-up points.
  • Kolkata Airport serves the Kolkata metropolitan area and is located 9.3 miles from the city centre. Journey times by car can range from 30min to over 1h 30min depending on traffic. Battery-operated golf carts may be hired from the terminal at the check in, arrival, and aerobridge corridors at Kolkata Airport for use by senior citizens and the less able-bodied.
  • If you are disabled or have a mobility issue, you can request assistance from your airline prior to your arrival at any of London’s airports. It’s highly recommended that you contact them at least 2 days before your flight, so they have time to make necessary arrangements.
  • As flights from London to Kolkata are relatively long, you might want to boost your comfort during the journey. You can use the search filters on KAYAK to search for cabin class. For example, Emirates provides First Class seating on flights from Stansted Airport (STN), Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Heathrow Airport (LHR). All these flights require a transfer at Dubai Airport (DXB).

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Kolkata

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Kolkata. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3334 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

10.0 ExcellentSue, Jul 2025MAN - DXB
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

Indigo airlines is terrible. Staff is awful and so disorganized. They are so rude and unhelpful. I will never travel on Indigo airlines again!!!!!

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

I was denied lounge facility at airport. Explanation was not satisfactory.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

riding in first class, you don't expect every time you order your dinner or breakfast that the first thing the stewardess says is Let me see if we have any left. Also, the food selection was not great: 3 of 4 entrees had mushrooms and I dont eat mushrooms, the 4th item was 'let me see if we have any left' and this was within 30 mins of entering the flight! Same experience level, it didn't feel first class this round.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Overall it was good. But air planes should be upgraded.

Bad seats. Broken entertainment system. Charging port not working. Seats were broken worn out. Crew was amazing. They helped as much as they could.

Why should I rate entertainment if I’ve not used? You don’t have NA - Not Applicable option.

my experience with kayak was terrible. Team kayak just left me with a booking and limbo and preffered not to contact me.. Instead when I contacted the team they said the booking is cancelled. Seriously 5 days after booking u were waiting of my call to inform me of the incompetence of the team. This will be taken up with higher authorities

only passenger seats are too much narrow. It’s not comfortable otherwise it’s good. Seats are very important because it’s main in Travel

Miss my flight from delhi to amritsar due to lock the luggage door of airplane.and there was no more flight even for next days and they not refund the fare. I took bus grom delhi.. bad experiance.

very run down aircraft. seat tilted. the mobile / magazine holder was broken. The entertainment screen was not working. The crew was good, polite and helpful

Boarding was through bus even though aerobridges were empty. Major mess

Never can get flight and nof light for three days .finally travel by bus. Very bad experience.

Poor hygiene in the lavatories. Limited control of passengers who often were up standing around my seat talking loudly with their friends.

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