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£299+ Cheap flights to Kolkata

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CCU
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
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Flights to Kolkata in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kolkata
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kolkata. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 March 2026.

Mon 11/509:00
LGW
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CCU
1 stop13h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 25/504:00
CCU
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/3£486
Wed 22/414:25
LHR
-
CCU
1 stop13h 15m
Emirates
Sun 10/509:50
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 12/3£487
Sat 11/420:45
LHR
-
CCU
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 25/404:10
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/3£491
Thu 16/405:40
LGW
-
CCU
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/404:00
CCU
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£492
Wed 7/1020:55
LHR
-
CCU
2 stops30h 50m
KLM
Wed 21/1022:30
CCU
-
LHR
2 stops19h 50m
KLM
Deal found 14/3£493
Wed 7/1020:55
LHR
-
CCU
2 stops30h 50m
KLM
Tue 27/1022:30
CCU
-
LHR
2 stops17h 45m
KLM
Deal found 16/3£494
Sat 25/420:45
LHR
-
CCU
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 2/604:10
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3£495
Sat 11/422:15
LHR
-
CCU
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/621:40
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£496
Thu 16/409:00
LGW
-
CCU
1 stop13h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/404:00
CCU
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/3£496
Thu 7/508:40
LHR
-
CCU
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/505:20
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£497
Mon 27/405:20
LGW
-
CCU
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/504:00
CCU
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3£497
Wed 7/1008:25
LHR
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CCU
1 stop13h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 21/1004:00
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop18h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/3£497

Find flight deals to Kolkata

Find the latest flights to Kolkata in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 16 March 2026.

Return from

£486

One-way from

£299

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Average price

£596
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  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 55m total
  • London to Kolkata
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  • 11/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 45m total
  • London to Kolkata
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Cheapest return flight

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Tue 12/5

06:30-09:10

2 stops22h 10m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 31/5

20:45-10:45

2 stops18h 30m

£521
Fastest return journey

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Thu 7/5

14:55-08:10

1 stop12h 45m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sat 23/5

09:50-18:45

1 stop13h 25m

£565

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Wed 22/4

14:55-08:10

1 stop12h 45m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 11/5

09:50-18:45

1 stop13h 25m

£581

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Tue 28/4

21:05-00:30

1 stop22h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 5/5

09:50-12:55

1 stop31h 35m

£584

LondonKolkata

LTN - CCU

LTNCCU

London Luton

Wed 29/4

15:55-03:00

2 stops30h 35m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 6/5

21:30-12:35

2 stops19h 35m

£584

LondonKolkata

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Sun 3/5

10:05-08:10

1 stop17h 35m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 7/5

09:50-21:30

1 stop16h 10m

£588

LondonKolkata

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Wed 22/4

14:35-08:10

1 stop13h 05m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 13/5

20:55-07:20

1 stop14h 55m

£588

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Thu 26/3

15:50-20:00

2 stops22h 40m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 29/3

20:55-12:55

1 stop20h 30m

£598

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Fri 8/5

21:05-08:10

1 stop30h 35m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 12/5

09:50-18:45

1 stop13h 25m

£601

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Sun 3/5

19:50-08:10

1 stop31h 50m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 7/5

09:50-20:15

1 stop14h 55m

£614

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Best time to book a flight to Kolkata

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kolkata

When is the best time to book a flight to Kolkata?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Kolkata. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Kolkata. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Kolkata?

On average, a flight from London to Kolkata takes 16 hours 9 minutes. Flights to Kolkata from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kolkata?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Kolkata are Air India, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Air India
Air India
From £405
Emirates
Emirates
From £483
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £479
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £458

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kolkata?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Kolkata are Air France, KLM and Air India.

Rainfall in Kolkata by month

Plan your trip to Kolkata by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kolkata ranges from 7.0 - 356.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 356.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Kolkata when rainfall is around 7.0 mm.

Temperature in Kolkata by month

Plan your trip to Kolkata by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kolkata, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 31.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 20.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kolkata

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kolkata. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kolkata. Reviews last updated 16 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways to India have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
680 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,737 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,426 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,969 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

FAQs about flying to Kolkata

Getting around Kolkata

Once you enter the city itself the Calcutta Metro Railway is the cleanest, most reliable and least crowded form of public transport that the city has to offer.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Flights to Calcutta are served by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (previously known as Dum Dum Airport) is located just 11 miles from the heart of the city. As with the vast majority of journeys around Calcutta, taxis are the best option for efficient and cost effective travel to the city centre. There are a large number of taxis situated outside the terminal building, you should expect to pay twice the meter reading plus a few rupees depending on your destination. There is a rail link which runs to the nearby Dum Dum station but service can be intermittent. The air-conditioned airport bus service on the other hand operates on a strict schedule and costs less than the local taxi services.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kolkata?

    Travelers will need to book flights to Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) if they wish to fly to Kolkata. The Kolkata airport is 8.3 mi from the city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kolkata if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kolkata on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kolkata?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air France is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kolkata.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kolkata?

    Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kolkata. One-way flights to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra typically cost £11, while return flights cost around £85.

  • How much is a return flight to Kolkata?

    A return flight to Kolkata will typically cost around £144, however they can be found for as little as £85.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kolkata depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kolkata, London offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra?

    Yes. Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Couples friendly Hotel is the closest property to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (0.0 mi away from Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra).

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