Flight Routes from London Gatwick to Kolkata

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Flight schedule from London Gatwick (LGW) to Kolkata (CCU)

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Matching outbound flightsLGW–CCU · 2 of 2
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  1. 23 – 29 November 2026
  2. 30 Nov – 6 Dec 2026
  3. 7 – 13 December 2026
    1. LGWCCU
      1 stopover
      1. Qatar Airways
    2. LGWCCU
      1 stopover
      1. Emirates Airline

      Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London Gatwick to Kolkata

      Favourite airline: Air India
      91 % of travellers choose to book flights on this route with Air India, Qatar Airways and Emirates.
      Air India
      62 %
      Qatar Airways
      22 %
      Emirates
      7 %
      Cheapest weekday: Tuesday
      The cheapest day of departure is Tuesday. You can save up to 4 % when you fly on this day of the week.
      Favourite connection: via Ahmedabad and Delhi
      Stopover flights on this route are especially popular via Ahmedabad and Delhi, making up 36 % of bookings.
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      bookings
      2 stopovers Ahmedabad Delhi Indira Gandhi
      18h 35min, from 569 £
      36 %
      2 stopovers Amritsar Delhi Indira Gandhi
      37h 40min, from 555 £
      25 %
      1 stopover Doha
      12h 50min, from 604 £
      24 %

      Useful information about the flight from London Gatwick to Kolkata

      Kolkata - The City of Joy

      Kolkata used to be known as Calcutta and is the capital of West Bangal. It is a commercial and educational centre for East India making it a fascinating place to visit for any budding tourist.


      Kolkata climate highlights

      The best time to visit Kolkata is between September and January. March to June sees hot and humid weather, December to January has lows of 12 degrees Centigrade and it's advisable to avoid monsoon season between May and September.

      The last Wednesday in January is the Kolkata Book Fair, around April 15th is the Bengali New Year. The beginning of October is the Durga Puja festival in honour of the Goddess Durga. November sees a festival to honour Goddess Kali with lights and fireworks followed by the Kolkata International Film Festival.

      Kolkata - entry requirements and prices

      Before you travel, be aware that you will need a visa to enter the country. Your passport needs to have two blank pages and 100 days minimum left on it when applying. Things are much cheaper than the UK with street food being around Rs 130 and a restaurant meal around Rs 350.

      Local travel details

      To get from the airport to the city centre you can get the AC Bus near arrivals at a cost of around Rs 60, VS1 takes you to Esplanade and the VS2 to Howrah. A pre-paid taxi will cost around Rs 400 and take 40 minutes or a little longer in heavy traffic. You can pay for these in arrivals between exit 3B and 4. You could also get a bus or taxi to Dum Dum then a Metro to the centre for Rs 10 plus the taxi or bus fare.

      Accommodation is cheap in Kolkata, a budget hotel is around Rs 700, mid range is around Rs 1,500 and luxury around Rs 5,000. There are cheap hostels on Sudder Street and budget hotels near Howrah station.

      Agree on taxi and auto fares before you set off. Taxi prices start at Rs 25 for the first 2 km and are Rs 18 p/km after this. Autos have fixed routes with set fares. The Metro has 6 zones, smartcards cost from around Rs 100 to Rs 1,000 and a tourist smartcard is around Rs 250 for unlimited travel in Zone 1. The tram costs from Rs 7 depending on the distance. The bus is the cheapest option. Non air-conditioned buses cost around Rs 6 per trip. Deluxe buses are a bit more expensive.

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      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

      How long is the flight from London Gatwick to Kolkata?
      The route from London Gatwick to Kolkata is served by connecting flights with one stop. These typically take around 11 hours 45 minutes, depending on the layover duration and the connection chosen. If travel time is important to you, pay particular attention to connections with a short stopover.
      Are there direct flights from London Gatwick to Kolkata?
      No, there are currently no direct flights from London Gatwick to Kolkata. However, you can reach Kolkata with a connecting flight via one stop. Allow extra travel time for the connection and pay particular attention to the length of the layover.
      Which airports near London Gatwick are frequently used for flights to Kolkata?
      As well as London Gatwick airport, users also frequently search for flights from London Heathrow to Kolkata. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Do also check how accessible each airport is for you.

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      Departure airport Airport London Gatwick (LGW)
      Arrival airport Airport Kolkata (Calcutta) (CCU)
      Destination country Flights to India
      City-Code - Arrival airport London - Kolkata (Calcutta)
      Departure airport - Destination country London Gatwick - India
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