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Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Kolkata

 
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Recent return flight deals from the United Kingdom to Kolkata

Sun, 10 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan
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20:45 - 02:25LGW  London Gatwick-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
24h 10m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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19:20 - 15:35CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-LGW London Gatwick
25h 45m2 stops Chennai Sharjah
₹ 68,651Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Dec - Sun, 24 Jan
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14:05 - 07:40STN  London Stansted-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
12h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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09:20 - 18:15CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-STN London Stansted
14h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
₹ 68,651Emirates
Mon, 7 Dec - Sat, 30 Jan
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14:05 - 07:40STN  London Stansted-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
12h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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09:20 - 18:15CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-STN London Stansted
14h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
₹ 68,651Emirates
Fri, 13 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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14:45 - 19:55LHR  London Heathrow-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
23h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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03:20 - 21:25CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-LHR London Heathrow
23h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
₹ 68,746Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 12 Dec
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20:55 - 19:55LHR  London Heathrow-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
17h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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03:20 - 14:30CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-LHR London Heathrow
16h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 69,698Etihad Airways
Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 14 Dec
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13:50 - 02:25MAN  Manchester-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
31h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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03:20 - 06:15CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-MAN Manchester
32h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 70,079Etihad Airways
Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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08:05 - 01:55LHR  London Heathrow-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
12h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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03:25 - 14:00CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-LHR London Heathrow
16h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
₹ 74,268Qatar Airways
Tue, 10 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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08:05 - 01:55LHR  London Heathrow-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
12h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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03:25 - 14:00CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-LHR London Heathrow
16h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
₹ 74,268Qatar Airways
Sun, 22 Nov - Sat, 12 Dec
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20:30 - 22:00LHR  London Heathrow-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
20h 00m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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05:55 - 20:30CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-LHR London Heathrow
20h 05m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
₹ 74,840Air India
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 22 Dec
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20:30 - 16:50LHR  London Heathrow-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
14h 50m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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05:55 - 19:20CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-LHR London Heathrow
18h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
₹ 74,840Air India
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kolkata

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Kolkata to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Kolkata?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kolkata was found on the route from Edinburgh, at ₹ 68,651 return. The most popular connection is from London to Kolkata, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as ₹ 68,746 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kolkata?

The cheapest month for flights to Kolkata is May, where tickets cost ₹ 68,936 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is ₹ 106,927 and ₹ 96,263 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of ₹ 41,324.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kolkata?

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low season

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₹ 32,469
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
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Flight from Edinburgh to Kolkata

FAQs - booking Kolkata flights

  • Which airlines fly to Kolkata?

    As the main gateway to West Bengal, there are many airlines that offer flights to Kolkata from London and other UK cities. All routes, however, will include at least one stopover – probably in New Delhi, Mumbai or a global hub like Singapore or Doha. Jet Airways, Air India, Emirates and Qatar Airways are just some of the carriers to service this route.

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kolkata Airport to the city centre?

    Although several local bus routes connect Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport to the city centre, the closest bus stop is around 15min on foot from the terminal and services can be slow and irregular. The best way to reach the city centre is to take a taxi – choose from a prepaid or radio cab. Prepaid services should cost from ₹ 350 (£3.75) to ₹ 500 (£5.40) depending on your exact destination, while you will have to negotiate the fare with a radio cab driver. Be aware of "private" taxis, which are best avoided. The journey from the airport to the city centre can take anything between 30min and 1h 30min depending on traffic.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport?

    Travellers who wish only to sleep after long flights to Kolkata can make use of the fully furnished Retiring Rooms in the terminal buildings – you can request accommodation through the airport manager’s office. Alternatively, Hotel Airways is located opposite the Domestic Terminal and offers an airport pick up for ₹ 200 (£2.10), while the Airport City Hotel is less than 1 mi from the terminal building and arranges transfers on request.

  • Where can I go to relax at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport?

    If you’re in transit and need some time away from the hustle and bustle of the airport, you will find various options around the terminal. Masti Health & Beauty offers a range of relaxing spa services in Domestic Arrivals, or for a period of more serious contemplation, you can visit the airport’s prayer room. Of course, there are also various lounges available, for example, the Travel Club Lounges offer access to Priority Pass holders and passengers who book a one-time pass online in advance.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Kolkata?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kolkata was found on the route from Edinburgh, at ₹ 68,651 return. The most popular connection is from London to Kolkata, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as ₹ 68,746 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport from central Kolkata?

    You’ll need to travel 13 km to reach the Kolkata city centre from Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport.

  • What is the name of Kolkata’s airport?

    Kolkata is served by Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport, also commonly referred to as Netaji S. Chandra or Netaji Subhas Int. The airport code is CCU.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kolkata?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Kolkata.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kolkata?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kolkata is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kolkata?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kolkata with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kolkata?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kolkata up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Kolkata are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1,973 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Kolkata. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kolkata

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kolkata flight deals.
  • Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is a modern, single-terminal airport that offers plenty of shops and services. Most are located airside, so arriving passengers should be sure to buy anything they need before passing through immigration.
  • Feeling hungry after your flight to Kolkata? Passengers – especially those in transit – will find a range of eateries to choose from, including Biryani Bhai, Chicago Crust and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Various tea and snack stalls also operate outside the terminal.
  • Should you need to get local currency upon arrival at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport, you will find one bureau de change located in the Arrivals Hall. ATMs are also available on both Departures and Arrivals levels.
  • Passengers on flights to Kolkata with infants can make use of the baby changing facilities around the terminal. Child Care Rooms are also located in Arrivals for mothers to nurse in privacy.
  • Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport is conveniently linked to the suburban railway system via Biman Bandar station. Trains can be accessed from Arrivals, and you can change at Dum Dum Junction to various urban and regional networks.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from the United Kingdom to Kolkata

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kolkata? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3686 reviews
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.4Crew
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

10.0 ExcellentDiego, Feb 2026
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Emirates flights always nice. Service rendered by the staff is superb.I am always comfortable in Emirates flights.

Overall experience was bad , one does not expect after travelling for 14 hrs in Boing 777-300 ER to be pushed in to a craft with a extermly poor seating pitch, no room for hand baggage in the luggege bins and extermly poor service quality. This patch made my overall expereince mediocre and would definetly look for better choices when flying in or out of Delhi in future.

Qatar Airways has consistently established a standard in my mind that very few airlines manage to sustain, and once again, this Economy Class journey reaffirmed precisely why. As an avid globetrotter who travels extensively for work, I experience many airlines, service cultures, and interpretations of hospitality. What continues to distinguish Qatar Airways is not any single element, but the complete proposition: professionalism, courtesy, warmth, attentiveness, consistency, and a genuinely polished hospitality culture. There is a reassuring confidence that comes with boarding Qatar because, over many journeys, the airline has simply never underdelivered against the expectations it has established for me. This particular journey was especially memorable. I had recently been promoted to Gold tier with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, was travelling on my birthday, and was flying into India on Indian Independence Day. Collectively, that made this considerably more than another flight. The crew made the personal element truly exceptional. Cabin Supervisor Hershel and Cabin Crew Ali deserve particular recognition. Their hospitality went well beyond procedural service; they took the initiative to acknowledge my birthday and, using the resources available onboard, thoughtfully assembled a small presentation with KitKat chocolates and dessert to wish me. It was simple, spontaneous, genuine, and immensely memorable. For someone who spends a considerable part of life travelling, these are precisely the moments that transcend service delivery and become lasting memories. That is where Qatar continues to excel: exceptionally well trained, composed, aligned, and polished crew who can deliver consistency without appearing mechanical. The human warmth remains evident, and individual colleagues repeatedly find ways to distinguish themselves. One small opportunity would have made the occasion even more complete. As we were travelling from Doha to India on 15 August, still within Indian Independence Day, a subtle acknowledgement of India celebrating its 80th Independence Day, perhaps simply wishing the Indian guests onboard on this proud occasion, would have been a thoughtful and culturally resonant gesture. It certainly does not detract from an excellent journey, but would have added another meaningful dimension to an already memorable flight. The only substantive disappointment was that my checked luggage did not complete the journey with me from Seattle (SEA), via Doha (DOH), to Kolkata (CCU), having been delayed in Doha. A baggage exception report is already on file with the local airport team in Kolkata. Given the confidence Qatar Airways has earned from me over the years, I remain optimistic that they will once again live up to that standard, work their magic, and reunite me with my luggage within the next 24 hours. Overall, another exceptional experience and one I will genuinely cherish. Hershel and Ali, thank you for making my birthday in the skies so memorable. Way to go, Qatar Airways. Please continue investing in and developing your cabin professionals to this calibre. When service excellence is combined with authentic human connection, an ordinary journey becomes an experience a passenger remembers long after landing.

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

I had never seen any cabin crews behaving like that. They are not at all professionally fit for this job

It’’s cheap airways and not worth code sharing with Etihad. They charge for everything…

The first segment from Atlanta to Abu Dhabi was fantastic, but we got downgraded to a different aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Delhi. We were supposed to be on a flatbed business class when we booked it but just about one week before travel, we were changed to A321 Neo, which just has old-fashioned business class seats that recline but don’t go flat. No TV either. While I fully understand that sometimes these changes have to be made for operational reasons, but I asked for some credit or compensation for that and I did not get any anywhere with that

I bought a full price ticket for business class on kayak and my seat selection was not Included, I had to pay more and WiFi for example was not Included in my seat. My travel companion who bought his ticket for the same business class price had these features included in his ticket therefore I am not happy with my purchase via kayak.

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Paid for the seat 17D. I found that that seat has no lean back facilities

Flight was short but turbulent giving uneasy feeling :( ; although views were mesmerising ;)

Flight boarding experience with journey was smooth; can describe it as a less to minimal turbulent flight!

No food/drinks included for BOM to BKK I paid 675£ for LHR-BOM-BKK (return) flight.

Just fly from point a to b. rest holds zero stars. And with zero competition, what do you expcect

Flight was delayed and due to this we almost miss the connection flight

Not professional and didn’t know about double seat even when I paid for it and have a confirmation. Lack of comms between teams.

Boarding is becoming a hassle with Indigo nowadays, particularly if you are placed towards the front. The overhead luggage trays are either packed with flight equipments or already loaded by other passengers. So, if you are on front rows, your luggage may eventually end up towards middle. Food quality is going down by day. The only good element of being on time is also shaky nowadays.

Flight was delayed and also lots of mosquitoes on the flight

Two times the gate was changed and flight got delayed

The flight was on time, the entire experience was very smooth. The Flight crew were incredibly professional and nice. Made us feel very comfortable

Very old and ill maintained flights. Seats didn’t have proper cushioning. The entertainment system was a joke. That’s the least one can expect from a 19 hour long flight.

Very bad experience luggage never made to destination no help form airlines staff aircraft was old crappy forts staff service bad airlines staff

Aircraft condition poor, no inflight entertainment, broken seats, seats worn, split armrests, flat seat cushions and seat would recline. Aircraft needs refitting completely!

Several seats in business class were broken. Some would not recline, others had other problems. They need to really update the seats and AV.

Poor behavior by ground staff in Mumbai. Very harassing. Initially they did not let me board with my little violin. They do not have the correct information. No concept of hospitality. The food on the flight was not good.

The crew on the flight was great and the food was good. The flight was on time and in fact arrived earlier than scheduled. The boarding process however was not great. I had a business class ticket but I had to stand in line for about 20 minutes at the gate before I could board. The bottleneck is that at the gate they check the boarding pass and passport all over again and there is no separate lane for business class and there were only 1 agent. The aircraft is very old . The entertainment system is antiquated and the programming is sub par.

I did not expect from Tata group like this worst experience food is too worst

Things have improved still cleanliness of aircraft and maintenance of flights, still needs attention. Crew members have become more welcoming, which is indeed a welcomed change.

Chaotic/Crowded check in. Delayed departure from LHR, resulting in a very delayed Dinner service. Since takeover by the TATAs, Air-India has become Uber commercial and not in a good way, but more like Ryanair. Most seats are now sold and at too high prices (£24 add on for a single windows seat). The promised transformation into a better (clean), efficient and professional airline is nowhere in sight ☹️ Thanks

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