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Cheap flights from London to Kolkata from £293

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.
LON — CCU
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to Kolkata
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Kolkata. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2026.

Thu 30/420:45
LHR
-
CCU
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 10/521:30
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop19h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4£468
Mon 27/409:15
LHR
-
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
-
CCU
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/504:10
CCU
-
STN
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£476
Mon 8/606:30
LHR
-
CCU
2 stops16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/621:30
CCU
-
LHR
3 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£476
Tue 5/520:45
LHR
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
CCU
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 18/521:30
CCU
-
LHR
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4£485
Wed 17/614:30
STN
-
CCU
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/704:10
CCU
-
STN
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£486
Thu 21/509:15
LGW
-
CCU
1 stop36h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/604:00
CCU
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/4£486

Find 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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip 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
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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

£514

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

£530

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

£566

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

£567

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

£582

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

£589

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

£598

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

LondonKolkata

LHR - CCU

LHRCCU

London Heathrow

Sun 3/5

20:40-08:10

1 stop31h 00m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 7/5

09:50-14:25

1 stop33h 05m

£614

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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 2 April 2026.

Booking 18 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kolkata (average of £365). Flying from London to Kolkata in July is currently the most expensive (average of £509). 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.

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

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Kolkata chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from London to Kolkata on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Kolkata, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Riyadh (RUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £495.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Kolkata, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 56m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Kolkata, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 42m.

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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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?

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

  • How long is the flight from London to Kolkata?

    A quick flight from London to Kolkata can take about 19h 15m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £530. Airlines will cover a distance of 4957 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to Kolkata round-trip from £415. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from £417, and Air India, from £426. These flights start at 32% 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 £239. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and Etihad Airways, 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?

    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.

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

    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. Abu Dhabi comes next as the third most popular stopover location for London to Kolkata flights.

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

    New Delhi travellers tend to visit Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Hauz Khas Market more than anywhere else. Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Hauz Khas Market are located about 8.7 mi, 8.7 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl for about £33 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Abu Dhabi travellers tend to visit Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, and Emirates Park Zoo more than any other attractions. Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace and Emirates Park Zoo are located about 20.8 mi, 21.1 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can hire a car at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for an average daily rate of £19 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

    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. Dubai ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on 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.

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

    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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kolkata (average of £365). Flying from London to Kolkata in July is currently the most expensive (average of £509). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from London to Kolkata

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from London 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 3 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£415Average£452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£417Average£471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest£426Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest£446Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest£483Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£490Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£493Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£545Average£717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£595Average£978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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