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Cheap flights from London to Kolkata from £248

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.
LON — CCU
12 Jul — 19 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra are usually found in May or March, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from London to Kolkata

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 7 July 2025.

Round-trip 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
18/8
  • 18/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 20h 40m total
  • London to Kolkata
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£29 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from London to Kolkata
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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
Sat 20/921:50LTN - CCU
3 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1019:30CCU - LTN
3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7£474
Mon 25/814:45LHR - CCU
1 stop31h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 4/1203:20CCU - LHR
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/7£480
Thu 4/908:00STN - CCU
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/921:30CCU - STN
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£503
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
Thu 11/915:05LHR - CCU
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1006:25CCU - LHR
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£529
Fri 5/908:55LCY - CCU
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/919:30CCU - LCY
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£636
Thu 14/810:00LCY - CCU
2 stops17h 00mKLM
Wed 27/819:05CCU - LCY
2 stops18h 55mKLM
Deal found 7/7£660
Fri 12/919:30LCY - CCU
2 stops31h 40mSWISS
Mon 6/1017:30CCU - LCY
2 stops19h 50mSWISS
Deal found 7/7£757

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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 7 July 2025.
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London

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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

20:35-19:45

1 stop18h 40m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 30/9

22:15-10:15

1 stop16h 30m

£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

LTN - CCU

LTNCCU

London Luton

Sat 20/9

21:50-19:15

3 stops40h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sat 11/10

19:30-22:45

3 stops31h 45m

£474

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

Thu 4/9

08:00-21:00

3 stops32h 30m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 7/9

21:30-14:00

2 stops21h 00m

£503

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

Thu 11/9

15:05-20:35

2 stops25h 00m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 7/10

06:25-19:30

1 stop17h 35m

£529

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Thu 1/1

08:05-01:45

1 stop12h 10m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 22/1

03:20-13:20

1 stop15h 30m

£531

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Best time to book a flight from London to Kolkata

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from London 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 from London to Kolkata. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from London to Kolkata. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 July 2025.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London 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.

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.

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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS from London to Kolkata by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    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 8 airlines. Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Kolkata’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to Kolkata round-trip from £464. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air India, from £467, and Etihad Airways, from £480. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £280. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and IndiGo, as they are both options that can get you from London to Kolkata for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Kolkata?

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

    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 £42 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    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 £68 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    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 £18 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

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

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

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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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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