Find flights
Airlines
Travel Guide

£248+ 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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CCU
12 Jul — 19 Jul1
1 adult

Flights to Kolkata in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kolkata in 2025, 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 7 July 2025.

Return from

£464

One-way from

£248

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£739
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/8-29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • London to Kolkata
Search Deals
18/8
  • 18/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 20h 40m total
  • London to Kolkata
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£29 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for return flights in July 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals to Kolkata

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 7 July 2025.

Tue 9/914:35LTN - CCU
3 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/904:00CCU - LTN
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7£462
Wed 27/809:00LGW - CCU
1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 29/903:50CCU - LGW
1 stop31h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7£464
Wed 27/820:35LHR - CCU
1 stop18h 40mAir India
Tue 30/922:15CCU - LHR
1 stop16h 30mAir India
Deal found 6/7£467
Mon 25/821:50LGW - CCU
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1220:50CCU - LGW
3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£470
Mon 25/814:45LHR - CCU
1 stop31h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 4/1203:20CCU - LHR
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/7£480
Sat 12/712:15STN - CCU
3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/704:15CCU - STN
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7£507
Mon 1/921:10STN - CCU
1 stop30h 30mEmirates
Thu 2/1009:45CCU - STN
1 stop31h 40mEmirates
Deal found 6/7£523
Mon 1/910:05LGW - CCU
1 stop17h 35mEmirates
Thu 2/1009:45CCU - LGW
1 stop31h 20mEmirates
Deal found 6/7£527
Fri 5/910:40LHR - CCU
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/904:00CCU - LHR
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£540
Fri 5/908:55LCY - CCU
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/919:30CCU - LCY
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£636
Mon 1/908:40LCY - CCU
2 stops19h 15mKLM
Thu 2/1019:05CCU - LCY
2 stops18h 55mKLM
Deal found 6/7£668
Wed 27/819:20LCY - CCU
2 stops33h 40mSWISS
Tue 30/917:30CCU - LCY
2 stops19h 50mSWISS
Deal found 6/7£777

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Kolkata that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 7 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Kolkata that are best for you.

Fly from

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonKolkata

LTN - CCU

LTNCCU

London Luton

Tue 9/9

14:35-21:40

3 stops26h 35m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 21/9

04:00-02:45

2 stops27h 15m

£462

LondonKolkata

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Wed 27/8

09:00-02:20

1 stop12h 50m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 29/9

03:50-06:40

1 stop31h 20m

£464

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Wed 27/8

13:15-09:45

1 stop16h 00m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 29/9

00:55-19:00

1 stop22h 35m

£467

LondonKolkata

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Mon 25/8

21:50-21:20

2 stops19h 00m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 5/12

20:50-22:05

3 stops30h 45m

£470

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Mon 25/8

14:45-03:00

1 stop31h 45m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 4/12

03:20-14:30

1 stop16h 40m

£480

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Mon 1/9

21:10-08:10

1 stop30h 30m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 2/10

09:45-12:55

1 stop31h 40m

£523

LondonKolkata

LGW - CCU

LGWCCU

London Gatwick

Mon 1/9

10:05-08:10

1 stop17h 35m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 2/10

09:45-12:35

1 stop31h 20m

£527

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Fri 5/9

10:40-21:20

2 stops30h 10m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 14/9

04:00-15:15

1 stop15h 45m

£540

LondonKolkata

STN - CCU

STNCCU

London Stansted

Wed 19/11

08:30-22:55

2 stops32h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 12/1

11:00-07:35

3 stops26h 05m

£552

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Thu 20/11

20:45-01:45

2 stops23h 30m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 8/12

03:20-12:15

1 stop14h 25m

£560

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 6/7

Showing 1-10 of 30 results
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight to Kolkata

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kolkata with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 27 June 2025.

Booking 83 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 13 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Kolkata?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Kolkata. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Kolkata should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kolkata?

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

Air India
Air India
From £547
Emirates
Emirates
From £422
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £566
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £607

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kolkata?

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

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 7 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS 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
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,368 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,649 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,589 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,220 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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, Emirates 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 £21, while return flights cost around £71.

  • How much is a return flight to Kolkata?

    A return flight to Kolkata will typically cost around £123, however they can be found for as little as £97.

  • 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 5 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).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Find the best flight deals to Kolkata

Some of the lowest fares we’ve come across for flights to Kolkata.
Flights from New Delhi to Kolkata
Flights from Dhaka to Kolkata
Flights from Dubai to Kolkata

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Kolkata?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights to Kolkata via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Kolkata?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Kolkata.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Kolkata with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Kolkata ? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Kolkata become cheaper?

Of course! You can track prices for flights to Kolkata and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
©2025 Cheapflights