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2 stops
Thu, May 28
London LTNKolkata CCU
£255
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2 stops
Wed, May 27
London LTNKolkata CCU
£258
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2 stops
Wed, May 27
London LTNKolkata CCU
£261
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2 stops
Thu, May 28
London LTNKolkata CCU
£263
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2 stops
Thu, May 28
London LTNKolkata CCU
£280
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1 stop
Fri, May 29
London LHRKolkata CCU
£364
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
London LTNKolkata CCU
£512
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
London LTNKolkata CCU
£513
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2 stops
Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
London LTNKolkata CCU
£516
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2 stops
Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
London LTNKolkata CCU
£520
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2 stops
Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
London LTNKolkata CCU
£521
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
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How much do flights to Kolkata cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£255

Cheapest round-trip

£512

Average round-trip

£661

Includes rare itinerary

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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

₹25-₹40 (INR 25–40 (~$0.30–0.50 USD))

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

35-60 min

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

35-60 min

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and flexibility

45-75 min

₹50-₹80 (INR 50–80 (~$0.60–1 USD))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

most affordable option

35-60 min

₹1,200-₹2,500 (INR 1200–2500 (~$14–30 USD); pre-booked)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

40-70 min

₹200-₹350 (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
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from London to Kolkata

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes

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
16 May
39°C28°C
23 May
40°C29°C
Sunday
17 May
39°C28°C
24 May
40°C29°C
Monday
18 May
39°C28°C
25 May
41°C30°C
Tuesday
19 May
37°C28°C
26 May
41°C30°C
Wednesday
20 May
80%
38°C28°C
27 May
38°C30°C
Thursday
21 May
39°C29°C
28 May
40°C30°C
Friday
22 May
40°C30°C
29 May
87%
37°C29°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Kolkata. The most popular airlines for this route are Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, Ryanair, Etihad Airways, and easyJet. London and Kolkata have 400 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 London Stansted, Heathrow, 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, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Barisal, Jessore.
Which airlines fly between London and Kolkata?
Currently, you can fly between London and Kolkata with Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, Ryanair, Etihad Airways, easyJet.
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
How many airports are there near Kolkata?
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