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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata from £280

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CCU
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Kolkata
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Kolkata. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Thu 19/206:35
LHR
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CCU
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/303:25
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£470
Wed 22/420:20
LHR
-
CCU
1 stop14h 45m
IndiGo
Sun 26/422:15
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop24h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 26/1£478
Wed 15/421:05
LHR
-
CCU
1 stop15h 15m
Air India
Mon 11/507:05
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop16h 55m
Air India
Deal found 27/1£479
Mon 2/321:05
LHR
-
CCU
1 stop20h 45m
Air India
Thu 5/316:40
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop32h 20m
Air India
Deal found 26/1£480
Wed 18/213:30
LHR
-
CCU
1 stop24h 55m
Air India
Wed 4/318:55
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop30h 05m
Air India
Deal found 27/1£483
Tue 20/1006:30
LHR
-
CCU
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1120:45
CCU
-
LHR
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1£483
Fri 1/512:30
LHR
-
CCU
1 stop16h 50m
Air India
Mon 18/523:00
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop15h 45m
Air India
Deal found 27/1£489
Fri 1/506:15
LHR
-
CCU
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/519:00
CCU
-
LHR
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£491
Mon 9/206:35
LHR
-
CCU
2 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/221:30
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£494
Mon 9/221:30
LHR
-
CCU
1 stop17h 15m
IndiGo
Thu 12/218:00
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop27h 40m
IndiGo
Deal found 26/1£496
Thu 19/221:10
LHR
-
CCU
1 stop15h 00m
IndiGo
Thu 5/306:10
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop18h 40m
IndiGo
Deal found 26/1£497

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Kolkata (CCU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£470

One-way from

£280

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£544
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/2-4/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 40m total
  • London to Kolkata
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 17/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 50m total
  • London to Kolkata
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Kolkata that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
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LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

06:30-07:45

2 stops19h 45m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 18/3

20:15-10:45

2 stops20h 00m

£534

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

21:30-20:15

1 stop17h 15m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 15/4

04:00-06:35

1 stop31h 05m

£542

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

20:55-02:40

1 stop24h 15m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 13/3

03:35-18:10

1 stop20h 05m

£543

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

08:50-02:40

1 stop12h 20m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 12/3

03:35-14:30

1 stop16h 25m

£543

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

19:00-07:40

1 stop31h 10m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 5/3

09:15-13:50

1 stop34h 05m

£596

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Tue 17/2

22:00-00:25

1 stop20h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 24/2

09:15-13:50

1 stop34h 05m

£596

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Mon 23/2

20:25-10:05

2 stops32h 10m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 11/3

20:15-10:45

2 stops20h 00m

£632

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Thu 2/4

21:25-02:30

1 stop24h 35m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 16/4

04:00-06:35

1 stop31h 05m

£643

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

13:40-07:40

1 stop12h 30m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 20/3

09:15-20:00

1 stop16h 15m

£646

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Tue 17/3

19:35-19:55

1 stop18h 50m

£280

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Kolkata

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Kolkata. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata, you should look to book at least 21 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata (average of £355). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata in December is currently the most expensive (average of £530). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 28 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,376 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
528 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,976 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Kolkata. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU), located 8.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London Heathrow to Kolkata. 8 airlines have flights to Netaji S. Chandra from London Heathrow on a regular basis. Booking flights from London Heathrow to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

    Airlines like KLM and Etihad Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata in about 19h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 30m. London Heathrow Airport and Kolkata are separated by a distance of 4957 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air India (£395), KLM (£401), and Etihad Airways (£428) offers the cheapest pricing from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata. Air India is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata one-way?

    £224 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on IndiGo and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from £259 and £266, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

    Of the flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata that have stopovers, most of them stop in New Delhi. Mumbai is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in New Delhi?

    The majority of New Delhi visitors spend their time at Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Travelers on a layover in New Delhi can visit Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, by traveling 8.7 mi, 8.7 mi, and 8.2 mi, respectively after landing at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. Those landing in New Delhi looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £69 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata flights?

    London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Doha. Abu Dhabi follows Doha in terms of the least common stopover location on London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Kolkata that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Kolkata flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Kolkata?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Kolkata.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Kolkata?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Kolkata by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata (average of £355). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata in December is currently the most expensive (average of £530). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air India flights from London Heathrow to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
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Top 8 airlines flying from Heathrow to Kolkata

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Kolkata. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest£395Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£401Average£462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£428Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest£435Average£567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£482Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£531Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£532Average£755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£573Average£957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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