Cheap flights from London to Kolkata from £340

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Mon, Jul 6
London LHRKolkata CCU
£340
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Sun, Jul 5
London LHRKolkata CCU
£340
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Sun, Jul 5
London LHRKolkata CCU
£347
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London LHRKolkata CCU
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London LHRKolkata CCU
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Mon, Jul 6 – Thu, Jul 9
London LHRKolkata CCU
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Mon, Jul 6 – Thu, Jul 9
London LHRKolkata CCU
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Sun, Jul 5 – Fri, Jul 10
London LHRKolkata CCU
£544
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Sun, Jul 5 – Fri, Jul 10
London LHRKolkata CCU
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Mon, Jul 6 – Sat, Jul 11
London LHRKolkata CCU
£563
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How much do flights to Kolkata cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£340

Cheapest round-trip

£539

Average round-trip

£691

Most popular airline

Air India Limited

Getting from Kolkata airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metro and prepaid taxi. Best value: Bus and app-based cabs.

Kolkata is served by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), located approximately 17 km northeast of the city center. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations including metro, buses, prepaid taxis, app-based ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the mode of transport, time of day, and traffic conditions. The Kolkata Metro provides a convenient and affordable option, while prepaid taxis offer door-to-door service at fixed rates.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

INR 25–40 (~$0.30–0.50 USD)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

35-60 min

INR 350–500 (~$4–6 USD); fixed rate by zone

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

35-60 min

INR 300–600 (~$3.50–7 USD); surge pricing applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and flexibility

45-75 min

INR 50–80 (~$0.60–1 USD)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

most affordable option

35-60 min

INR 1200–2500 (~$14–30 USD); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

40-70 min

INR 200–350 (~$2.50–4 USD); metered or negotiated

on-demand (traffic dependent)

short trips, light luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in INR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Kolkata Metro connects the airport (Dum Dum station area) to central locations including Esplanade and Park Street.
  • Prepaid taxi counters are located in the arrivals hall with fixed zone-based fares.
  • Traffic congestion is common during peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM); allow extra time.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kolkata

Depart from
Gatwick
Arrive to
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International
Average flights per week
351
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from London to Kolkata

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Virgin Atlantic AirwaysVIRVSYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kolkata

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C16°C
February30°C18°C
March34°C23°C
April37°C26°C
May36°C28°C
June35°C28°C
July32°C27°C
August32°C26°C
September31°C26°C
October30°C24°C
November29°C20°C
December26°C17°C
Hottest Month
37°C
April
Coldest month
16°C
January
Sunny days
238
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
17%
38°C29°C
4 Jul
58%
37°C29°C
Sunday
28 Jun
37°C29°C
5 Jul
20%
35°C28°C
Monday
29 Jun
36%
37°C29°C
6 Jul
71%
35°C28°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
67%
37°C29°C
7 Jul
82%
31°C27°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
57%
37°C29°C
8 Jul
77%
32°C26°C
Thursday
2 Jul
36%
35°C29°C
9 Jul
68%
34°C27°C
Friday
3 Jul
17%
36°C28°C
10 Jul
68%
33°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, or London Southend when they travel from London to Kolkata. The most popular airlines for this route are Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Emirates, and Saudi Arabian Airlines. London and Kolkata have 351 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kolkata?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kolkata and New Delhi, Bangkok, Manchester, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Dubai, Riyadh, Guwahati, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket City, Sydney, Kathmandu, Varanasi, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Hyderabad, Denpasar, Seoul, Chennai, Melbourne.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London Southend, London City, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
What airports are near Kolkata?
The main airport in Kolkata is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International. It is also served by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, Barisal, Jessore, Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Which airlines fly between London and Kolkata?
Currently, you can fly between London and Kolkata with Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Emirates, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between London and Kolkata?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Kolkata, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between London and Kolkata?
Traveling between London and Kolkata, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near London?
There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside
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