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	$726	Etihad 1 stop 32 hr Thu, May 7 — Sat, May 23	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Kolkata is currently $726
Cheapest one-way flight	$440	Etihad 1 stop 26 hr Thu, Apr 30	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Kolkata is currently $440
Last-minute weekend getaway	$806	Etihad 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Kolkata is currently $806
Cheapest business class flights	$1,335	IndiGo 1 stop 29 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Kolkata is currently $1,335

Fastest flight	12 hr 45 min	The fastest flight with stops from London to Kolkata takes 12 hr 45 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: $630–920
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $820–1,950

Popular airlines from London to Kolkata

Air India

from $737

Typical price: $710–1,500

187 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - CCU Every day
Emirates

from $803

Typical price: $830–1,500

65 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR, STN - CCU Every day
IndiGo

from $1,335

Typical price: $720–2,100

51 weekly connecting flights

LHR - CCU Every day
Singapore Airlines

31 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - CCU Every day
Qatar Airways

from $716

Typical price: $820–1,450

21 weekly connecting flights

LHR - CCU Every day
China Eastern

17 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - CCU Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 46 min 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 4 min 30 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 24 min 25 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 7 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Kolkata

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)

Kolkata India 50 min 7 mi
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)

Durgapur India 3 hr 47 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 $630 to $920.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Kolkata recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $726. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $440.

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

The cheapest Air India flight from London to Kolkata is $737, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Kolkata is $803, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Kolkata is $1,335, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from London to Kolkata is $716, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Kolkata starts at $726 from Thu, May 7 to Sat, May 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $440 and departs on Thu, Apr 30.

12 hr 45 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 187 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 65 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 51 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) .
Singapore Airlines offers 31 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) .
Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) .
China Eastern offers 17 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , 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 Etihad from $726. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $440.

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

The cheapest Air India flight from London to Kolkata is $737, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Kolkata is $803, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Kolkata is $1,335, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from London to Kolkata is $716, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.

No airline flies direct from London to Kolkata.

There are 187 Air India connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 65 Emirates connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 51 IndiGo connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Qatar Airways connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 China Eastern connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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 $806 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.

No airline flies direct from London to Kolkata.

There are 187 Air India connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 65 Emirates connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 51 IndiGo connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Qatar Airways connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 China Eastern connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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 $1,335 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20 with IndiGo.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Kolkata start at $726 from Thu, May 7 to Sat, May 23.

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 $806 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with Etihad.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Kolkata at price $806 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.

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.