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Four cabin classes are available on flights from London to Kolkata:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from London to Kolkata takes 00m, covering 4,943 miles.

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.

Return flights from London to Kolkata range from £532 to £747, with an average of £607 over the past 12 months. Anything below £532 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the £607 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from London to Kolkata are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £364.

Flights from London to Kolkata may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU).

One-stop flights from London to Kolkata most commonly connect through:

• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from London to Kolkata. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £585 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £670, a difference of £85.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 41m, compared to 14h 45m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 15h 33m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Kolkata is 4 hours ahead of London (India Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.