Find Cheap Flights from London to Kolkata (LON - CCU)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from London to Kolkata and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$604	IndiGo, KLM 2 stops 20 hr Mon, Mar 9 — Wed, Mar 25	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Kolkata is currently $604
Cheapest one-way flight	$390	Air India, Air India Express 1 stop 30 hr Wed, Mar 4	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Kolkata is currently $390
Last-minute weekend getaway	$700	IndiGo, KLM 2 stops 20 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Mon, Feb 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Kolkata is currently $700
Cheapest business class flights	$1,537	IndiGo 1 stop 32 hr Sun, Mar 1 — Tue, Mar 17	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Kolkata is currently $1,537

Fastest flight	12 hr 5 min	The fastest flight with stops from London to Kolkata takes 12 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Kolkata is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $640–960
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $830–1,950

Popular airlines from London to Kolkata

Air India

from $635

Typical price: $700–1,400

223 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - CCU Every day
Emirates

from $777

Typical price: $910–1,600

100 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR, STN - CCU Every day
IndiGo

from $1,545

Typical price: $660–1,700

49 weekly connecting flights

LHR - CCU Every day
Qatar Airways

from $836

Typical price: $860–1,500

31 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - CCU Every day
Etihad

from $720

Typical price: $750–1,550

15 weekly connecting flights

LHR - CCU Every day
THAI

from $1,399

Typical price: $1,450–2,450

14 weekly connecting flights

LHR - CCU Every day

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 48 min 14 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 26 min 25 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 9 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Kolkata

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)

Kolkata India 52 min 7 mi
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)

Durgapur India 3 hr 48 min 101 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Kolkata

The cheapest flights from London to Kolkata are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $640 to $960.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Kolkata recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo, KLM from $604. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India, Air India Express from $390.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air India flight from London to Kolkata is $635, flying from Mar 9 to Mar 23.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Kolkata is $777, flying from Feb 19 to Mar 4.
The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Kolkata is $1,545, flying from Mar 8 to Mar 24.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from London to Kolkata is $836, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Etihad flight from London to Kolkata is $720, flying from Feb 19 to Mar 6.
The cheapest THAI flight from London to Kolkata is $1,399, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Kolkata starts at $604 from Mon, Mar 9 to Wed, Mar 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $390 and departs on Wed, Mar 4.

12 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from London to Kolkata.

Kolkata has a tropical climate with warm to hot weather year-round. Torrential monsoon rains are typical Jun–Sep. Key events include the Kolkata Book Fair (Jan/Feb), a huge event with hundreds of stalls. The Durga Puja (Sep/Oct), held in honor of the Hindu goddess Durga, is a festive celebration with processions and temporary shrines. The Kolkata International Film Festival (Nov) shows Bengali, Indian and foreign films around the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Kolkata.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Kolkata really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from London to Kolkata.

In terms of flights, Air India is the most popular. Air India offers 223 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Kolkata are:

Emirates offers 100 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) .
IndiGo offers 49 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) .
Qatar Airways offers 31 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) .
Etihad offers 15 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) .
THAI offers 14 connecting flights per week. THAI flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between London and Kolkata.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Kolkata recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo, KLM from $604. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India, Air India Express from $390.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air India flight from London to Kolkata is $635, flying from Mar 9 to Mar 23.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Kolkata is $777, flying from Feb 19 to Mar 4.
The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Kolkata is $1,545, flying from Mar 8 to Mar 24.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from London to Kolkata is $836, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Etihad flight from London to Kolkata is $720, flying from Feb 19 to Mar 6.
The cheapest THAI flight from London to Kolkata is $1,399, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.

No airline flies direct from London to Kolkata.

There are 223 Air India connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 100 Emirates connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 IndiGo connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Qatar Airways connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Etihad connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 THAI connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Kolkata at price $700 is offered by IndiGo, KLM from Thu, Feb 12 to Mon, Feb 16.

No airline flies direct from London to Kolkata.

There are 223 Air India connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 100 Emirates connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 IndiGo connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Qatar Airways connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Etihad connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 THAI connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from London to Kolkata.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Kolkata, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Kolkata start at $1,537 from Sun, Mar 1 to Tue, Mar 17 with IndiGo.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Kolkata start at $604 from Mon, Mar 9 to Wed, Mar 25.

To book business class trips from London to Kolkata, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Kolkata starts at $700 from Thu, Feb 12 to Mon, Feb 16 with IndiGo, KLM.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Kolkata at price $700 is offered by IndiGo, KLM from Thu, Feb 12 to Mon, Feb 16.

To find last-minute flight deals from London to Kolkata, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.