LON - CCU

£265 Find Cheap Flights from London to Kolkata

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Cheapest return fare
£476
Overall average: £535
Air India
Wed 21/1Thu 5/2
LHR - CCU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£265
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Thu 5/2
LGW - CCU • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from London to Kolkata (LON-CCU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Kolkata that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from London to Kolkata

Wed, 21 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
Air India Logo
08:45 - 04:15
LHR
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CCU
14h 00m1 stop
Air India Logo
06:00 - 19:30
CCU
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LHR
19h 00m1 stop
£476Air India
Wed, 21 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
Air India Logo
22:00 - 18:25
LHR
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CCU
14h 55m1 stop
Air India Logo
06:00 - 19:30
CCU
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LHR
19h 00m1 stop
£477Air India
Fri, 27 Mar - Fri, 3 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 00:35
LGW
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CCU
37h 05m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
02:00 - 01:10
CCU
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LGW
27h 40m2 stops
£477Multiple Airlines
Mon, 23 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:30 - 07:25
LGW
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CCU
18h 25m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:15 - 18:25
CCU
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LGW
14h 40m1 stop
£478Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 15:45
LHR
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CCU
27h 45m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 19:20
CCU
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LHR
35h 20m1 stop
£479Multiple Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Air India Logo
21:05 - 19:55
LHR
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CCU
18h 20m1 stop
Air India Logo
07:00 - 19:00
CCU
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LHR
16h 30m1 stop
£479Air India
Thu, 12 Feb - Tue, 24 Mar
Emirates Logo
09:40 - 07:40
LGW
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CCU
16h 30m1 stop
Emirates Logo
09:15 - 18:25
CCU
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LGW
14h 40m1 stop
£482Emirates
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 18 May
KLM Logo
08:25 - 08:25
LCY
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CCU
19h 30m2 stops
KLM Logo
17:00 - 08:50
CCU
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LCY
20h 20m2 stops
£490KLM
Fri, 13 Feb - Tue, 24 Mar
Emirates Logo
13:35 - 07:40
LGW
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CCU
12h 35m1 stop
Emirates Logo
09:15 - 18:25
CCU
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LGW
14h 40m1 stop
£497Emirates
Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
KLM Logo
07:45 - 08:55
LCY
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CCU
19h 40m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:30 - 09:30
CCU
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LCY
20h 30m2 stops
£538KLM
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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.

How much is a return flight from London to Kolkata?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to Kolkata departing in January.

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 £461 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £979 and £757 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 1 week before departure. 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£265
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (61% 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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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 £265 for a one-way ticket and £476 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance 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 Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Kolkata are Emirates and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of £639 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £972 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3434 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
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Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

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Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

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.

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

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.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

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

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

Poor boarding with incorrect gate numbers. Poor service they told me to throw away brand new water bottles. Poor immigration officers most likely American who hates Muslims. Poor service in the plane with no Urdu language sign posted anywhere. Horrible seats with no comfort at all they think people traveling in economy are animals. Slow food and water services. Slow baggage arrival.

One of your male flight attendant was pushy and a bit of a martinette. Completely unnecessary.

The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

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

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.

The boarding experience was very organized and easy to follow. The flight was pleasant and the food provided was also very good. Both Delhi and Mumbai airport have metro connections which make getting around much easier.

Horrible flight. No entertainment or WiFi for a 14-hour flight. No explanations either. I’ll never fly Air India again.

Aircraft condition poor, no inflight entertainment, broken seats, seats worn, split armrests, flat seat cushions and seat would recline. Aircraft needs refitting completely!

Food, choice of menu and quantity were poor. Crew services were even poorer, not attending call bittons

There’s no comparison for new avatar of air India. Long live Air India. Amazing hospitality and ultra soft polite charming crew

Several seats in business class were broken. Some would not recline, others had other problems. They need to really update the seats and AV.

I reached the check in counter 1 hour before take off and was denied boarding because the luggage could no longer be transferred to the flight. I was aback when throughout the world(including India) for a domestic flight, you need to report 1 hour before boarding. Then on top of that i was made to buy a brand new ticket. I had paid $350 for a business ticket between delhi and mumbai and then was made to buy another economy ticket for $100, No concessions/discounts were made for the airline's own inefficiency! The reservation counter was also extremely rude and unapologetic about making me pay a second time. For such a mediocre airline, there seems to be zero focus on providing good service to their customers and providing a pleasant experience.

We had extra baggage which is an ordinary event. The check-in counter experience for them to calculate the additional amount owed and collect payment was terrible - very manual, multiple counters to resolve, took more than 30 minutes

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.

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