Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Kolkata?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London to Kolkata flights typically cost between £566 and £837 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £491 on Air India (27 Sept-9 Oct).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 18m.

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 50m.

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London to Kolkata flights typically cost between £566 and £837 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £491 on Air India (27 Sept-9 Oct).

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi (DEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from London to Kolkata on Cheapflights.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi (DEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £395.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to Kolkata round-trip from £491. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is KLM. These flights start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Kolkata. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kolkata (average of £621). Flying from London to Kolkata in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,076). 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Kolkata?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Kolkata flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

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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.

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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).

Question 12

What are the most popular routes from London to Kolkata?

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The most popular route from London to Kolkata is London Heathrow - Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra. You may also consider London Gatwick - Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra or London Stansted - Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra.

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Kolkata?

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Consider IndiGo, Air India or British Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from London to Kolkata.

Question 14

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

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Flights departing from London and landing in Kolkata stopover in New Delhi most frequently. Mumbai follows New Delhi in terms of the most common stopover location on London to Kolkata flights. Dubai comes next as the third most popular stopover location for London to Kolkata flights.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from London and landing in Kolkata stopover in Doha least frequently. Bengaluru is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from London to Kolkata. Abu Dhabi ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on London to Kolkata flights.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

New Delhi travellers tend to visit Karol Bagh, Red Fort, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib more than anywhere else. Karol Bagh, Red Fort, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib are located about 8.7 mi, 11.0 mi, and 8.2 mi, respectively from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl for about £52 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 17

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Mumbai?

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Gateway of India, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, and Sanjay Gandhi National Park are currently the most popular points of interest in Mumbai at the moment. Those on a layover in Mumbai interested in visiting Gateway of India, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, or Sanjay Gandhi National Park can do so by travelling 11.7 mi, 7.9 mi, and 9.3 mi, respectively from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl for about £66 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 18

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Dubai travellers tend to visit Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall more than any other attractions. Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq and Dubai Mall are located about 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can hire a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of £17 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 19

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Users have found that flying from London to Kolkata on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 20

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Kolkata?

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Find a great deal and save up to 15% by booking at least 17 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from London to Kolkata within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at £529.

Question 21

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Kolkata from London average £606. You can even find prices in May for less than £606, as users have found deals to Kolkata from as low as £395. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Kolkata from London. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 70%.

Question 22

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to CCU?

Accepted Answer

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London to Kolkata is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) if they book a flight to Kolkata from London. On average, Netaji S. Chandra has 0 inbound flights from London per day from 7 airlines. Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Kolkata’s city center.

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from London to Kolkata?

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

Question 26

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from London to Kolkata?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from London 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.

Question 28

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

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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 from London.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from London to Kolkata with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from London to Kolkata flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 30

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

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Round-trip from	£491
One-way from	£275
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£668

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Emirates	Cheapest£313	Average£645	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air India	Cheapest£406	Average£539	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£420	Average£531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£484	Average£570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£546	Average£644	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	Cheapest£561	Average£960	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
IndiGo	Cheapest£623	Average£763	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights

Cheap flights from London to Kolkata from £275

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 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra are usually found in May or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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