Best option London Heathrow Kolkata | 13/05/24 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0018, EY0256 17h 55min | 04/06/24 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0257, EY0011 13h 50min | Etihad Airways | ? | £582 Found several days ago | Check | |
London Heathrow Kolkata | 15/05/24 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0012, EY0258 13h 25min | 04/06/24 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0257, EY0019 19h 50min | Etihad Airways | £594 Found several days ago | Check | ||
London Heathrow Kolkata | 15/05/24 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0018, EY0258 25h 00min | 04/06/24 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0259, EY0025 15h 15min | Etihad Airways | £604 Found several days ago | Check | ||
London Heathrow Kolkata | 15/05/24 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0018, EY0258 25h 00min | 04/06/24 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0259, EY0025 15h 15min | Etihad Airways | £606 Found several days ago | Check | ||
London Heathrow Kolkata | 11/05/24 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0018, EY0256 17h 55min | 14/05/24 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0257, EY0011 13h 50min | Etihad Airways | ? | £607 Found several days ago | Check | |
London Heathrow Kolkata | 13/05/24 2 Stopovers (AUH, DEL) EY0018, EY0210, UK0707 17h 10min | 30/05/24 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0259, EY0011 30h 50min | Etihad Airways, Vistara | ? | £623 Found several days ago | Check | |
London Heathrow Kolkata | 30/04/24 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0016, QR0540 23h 55min | 11/05/24 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0541, QR0005 22h 40min | Qatar Airways | £630 Found several days ago | Check | ||
London Heathrow Kolkata | 30/04/24 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0016, QR0540 23h 55min | 11/05/24 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0541, QR0005 22h 40min | Qatar Airways | £634 Found several days ago | Check | ||
London Heathrow Kolkata | 30/04/24 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0016, QR0540 23h 55min | 11/05/24 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0541, QR0005 22h 40min | Qatar Airways | £643 Found several days ago | Check | ||
London Heathrow Kolkata | 30/04/24 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0016, QR0540 23h 55min | 11/05/24 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0541, QR0005 22h 40min | Qatar Airways | £644 Found several days ago | Check |
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Kolkata's art and culture
On the bank of the Hooghly river, the historic city of Kolkata offers a wealth of artistic and cultural attractions. The capital of West Bengal, it has a wide choice of theatres, music and cinemas with restaurants offering varied cuisine.
Key information before you set off
People visiting Kolkata from the UK will need a visa, but British citizens may be eligible to apply for an e-Tourist visa. You must also ensure your passport is valid for at least 180 days and includes two blank pages. Many Indian airports charge a UDF or User Development Fee of ca. Rs 1,000, usually levied as part of the air fare. The cost of living is in general much lower than in the UK. A restaurant meal might cost about Rs 350, while thali start from around Rs 130.
On arrival and where to stay in Kolkata
On arrival at the main Kolkata airport, you will find a choice of transport options. The AC Bus leaves from near the arrivals area. The VS1 bus travels to Esplanade, taking around 60 to 90 minutes, while the VS2 takes the route to Howrah. Fares are approximately Rs 60. The air-conditioned Volvo Bus costs around 50 rupees for a trip. A pre-paid taxi ride to central Kolkata will take from about 40 minutes and cost around Rs400. Another option is to make the 3-mile journey from the airport by taxi or Volvo bus to Dum Dum Station and then take the metro into central Kolkata. The metro fare is ca Rs 10. It is advisable to negotiate fares in advance for both taxis and autos. Accommodation in Kolkata includes budget hotels in the area near Howrah Station and low-priced hostels in Sudder Street.
Planning to visit Kolkata
Although Kolkata is a busy city all year round, the climate is at its best between September and January. The summer, from March to June, can be humid and hot with the monsoon season running between May and September. Winter is in December and January, with low temperatures of 12 degrees. Popular cultural events include the Kolkata Book Fair, starting in late January, and Kolkata International Film Festival in November. Celebrations for the Bengali New Year take place around April 15. In October there is a festival in honour of the Goddess Durga and in November the Goddess Kali is honoured with fireworks and lights.
Flight information: London Heathrow - Kolkata
Outbound and return from | £581.99 |
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Distance | 7993 km |
Departure airport | London Heathrow (LHR) |
Arrival airport | Kolkata (Calcutta) (CCU) |
Destination country | India |
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