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 £545 and £436 in June. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £465 on Etihad Airways (2 Jun-9 Jun).

Question 1

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 56m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from London to Kolkata on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 £545 and £436 in June.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £465 on Etihad Airways (2 Jun-9 Jun).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Riyadh (RUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £483.

Question 6

How long is the flight from London to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from London to Kolkata can take about 13h 50m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £527. Airlines will cover a distance of 4951 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

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 £405. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from £407, and Air India, from £423. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £234. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and IndiGo, as they are both options that can get you from London to Kolkata for a low price.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 17 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 10

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 £357). Flying from London to Kolkata in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,039). 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 11

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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 13

What are the most popular routes from London to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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, 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 £40 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Emirates Palace, Yas Waterworld, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi are currently the most popular points of interest in Abu Dhabi at the moment. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Emirates Palace, Yas Waterworld, or Ferrari World Abu Dhabi can do so by travelling 21.1 mi, 5.0 mi, and 4.5 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about £13 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Kolkata as you normally would.

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from London to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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Round-trip from	£465
One-way from	£287
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£484

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air France	Cheapest£405	Average£441	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	Cheapest£407	Average£460	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air India	Cheapest£423	Average£559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
IndiGo	Cheapest£435	Average£516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Emirates	Cheapest£453	Average£622	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£462	Average£564	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£481	Average£544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£532	Average£701	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	Cheapest£581	Average£948	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from London to Kolkata from £287

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