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£293+ 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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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3 May — 10 May1
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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 3 April 2026.

Thu 30/420:45
LHR
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CCU
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 10/521:30
CCU
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LHR
1 stop19h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4£468
Mon 27/409:15
LHR
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CCU
1 stop13h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/521:30
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop14h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4£469
Fri 15/513:45
STN
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CCU
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/504:10
CCU
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STN
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£475
Mon 8/606:30
LHR
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CCU
2 stops16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/621:30
CCU
-
LHR
3 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£475
Tue 5/520:45
LHR
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CCU
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 6/604:10
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3£477
Tue 7/421:10
LHR
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CCU
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24/404:10
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4£480
Wed 17/608:10
LGW
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CCU
1 stop13h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/704:00
CCU
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/3£480
Mon 6/409:15
LHR
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CCU
1 stop13h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 19/404:10
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4£483
Thu 7/509:30
LHR
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CCU
1 stop13h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 7/921:30
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop14h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3£484
Sat 25/421:10
LHR
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CCU
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 18/521:30
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4£485
Mon 4/509:00
LGW
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CCU
1 stop13h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 15/504:00
CCU
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3£485
Wed 17/614:30
STN
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CCU
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/704:10
CCU
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STN
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£485

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 3 April 2026.

Return from

£468

One-way from

£293

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Average price

£642
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  • 30/4-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • London to Kolkata
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  • 18/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • London to Kolkata
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LondonKolkata

LTN - CCU

LTNCCU

London Luton

Fri 15/5

15:15-03:00

2 stops31h 15m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 22/5

21:30-14:35

2 stops21h 35m

£513

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Tue 12/5

20:45-20:30

1 stop19h 15m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 6/9

21:30-07:00

1 stop14h 00m

£529

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Sun 3/5

21:05-08:10

1 stop30h 35m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 10/5

09:50-12:55

1 stop31h 35m

£557

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Sun 10/5

21:45-02:30

1 stop24h 15m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 4/6

04:00-18:00

1 stop18h 30m

£565

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Wed 20/5

14:55-08:10

1 stop12h 45m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 2/6

09:50-12:55

1 stop31h 35m

£566

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Sun 19/4

21:05-08:10

1 stop30h 35m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 21/5

09:50-18:45

1 stop13h 25m

£581

LondonKolkata

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Mon 4/5

21:45-08:10

1 stop29h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 7/5

09:50-12:35

1 stop31h 15m

£588

LondonKolkata

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

10:05-08:10

1 stop17h 35m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 20/5

20:55-12:35

1 stop20h 10m

£590

LondonKolkata

LTN - CCU

LTNCCU

London Luton

Sat 30/5

06:00-03:00

2 stops16h 30m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 2/6

04:10-22:15

2 stops22h 35m

£597

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Thu 23/4

21:05-00:30

1 stop22h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 10/5

20:55-12:55

1 stop20h 30m

£612

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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 2 April 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 14 hours 53 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 £403
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 3 April 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
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
3,556 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
685 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
1,429 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
2,968 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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 £22, while return flights cost around £98.

  • How much is a return flight to Kolkata?

    A return flight to Kolkata will typically cost around £98, however they can be found for as little as £98.

  • 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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