Cheap flights from London to Kolkata

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Cheapest round-trip flights $691
Etihad 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Kolkata is currently $691
Cheapest one-way flight $434
Etihad 1 stop 26 hr Thu, Apr 23
The cheapest one-way flight from London to Kolkata is currently $434
Last-minute weekend getaway $784
Etihad 1 stop 26 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Kolkata is currently $784
Cheapest business class flights $1,476
IndiGo 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Fri, Jun 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Kolkata is currently $1,476
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 $740
    Typical price: $710–1,500
    188 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - CCU Every day
  • Emirates
    from $786
    Typical price: $830–1,500
    59 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR, STN - CCU Every day
  • IndiGo
    from $1,476
    Typical price: $710–2,100
    49 weekly connecting flights
    LHR - CCU Every day
  • Singapore Airlines
    31 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - CCU Every day
  • China Eastern
    25 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - CCU Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $836
    Typical price: $820–1,450
    21 weekly connecting flights
    LHR - CCU Every day

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 25 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 50 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 $691. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $434.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air India flight from London to Kolkata is $740, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 28.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Kolkata is $786, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Kolkata is $1,476, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 26.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from London to Kolkata is $836, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Kolkata starts at $691 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $434 and departs on Thu, Apr 23.
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 188 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 59 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) .
  • 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) .
  • China Eastern offers 25 connecting flights per week. China Eastern 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) .
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 $691. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $434.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air India flight from London to Kolkata is $740, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 28.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Kolkata is $786, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Kolkata is $1,476, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 26.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from London to Kolkata is $836, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
No airline flies direct from London to Kolkata.
  • There are 188 Air India connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 59 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 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 25 China Eastern 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.
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 $784 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.
No airline flies direct from London to Kolkata.
  • There are 188 Air India connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 59 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 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 25 China Eastern 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.
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 $1,476 from Thu, Jun 11 to Fri, Jun 26 with IndiGo.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Kolkata start at $691 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17.
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 $784 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Etihad.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Kolkata at price $784 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.
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.

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