£394
Cheap
£394
£394
Expensive
£1,518
£1,518
Favourite airline: Emirates
28 % of travellers choose to book flights on this route with Emirates, Jet Airways and Air India.
Emirates
10 %
Jet Airways
9 %
Air India
9 %
Tip: book 5 months before departure
The best time to buy tickets is 5 months before the flight. Pay only £350.00.
Cheapest weekday: Wednesday
Flight prices fluctuate during the week. Flights are 35 % cheaper on Wednesday.
Favourite connection: via Delhi
When booking flights from London Heathrow to Kolkata 22 % of travellers prefer to fly via Delhi.
Route
bookings
1 stopover Delhi Indira Gandhi
18h 45min, from £425
22 %
1 stopover Dubai
12h 30min, from £432
16 %
1 stopover Mumbai (Bombay)
15h 10min, from £414
15 %
Return from £394.00
The price of a ticket for a flight on 20/03/19 and returning on 31/03/19 is currently £394.00.
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.
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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.
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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.
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On arrival and where to stay in Kolkata
On arrival at the main 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.
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Flights from London Heathrow to Kolkata
Outbound flight: 12/08/19
21:55 LHR
02:20 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Stopover
British Airways, 
Qatar Airways £375
11 days ago*
Outbound flight: 12/08/19
08:00 LHR
02:20 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Stopover
Qatar Airways £378
11 days ago*
Outbound flight: 08/08/19
12:55 LHR
10:00 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Stopover
British Airways, 
Vistara £388
11 days ago*
Outbound flight: 12/08/19
06:00 LHR
05:10 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
2 Stopovers
Swiss International Air Lines, Jet Airways (India) £388
11 days ago*
Outbound flight: 10/08/19
12:55 LHR
10:00 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Stopover
British Airways, Vistara £393
11 days ago*
Outbound flight: 12/08/19
21:55 LHR
02:20 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Stopover
Qatar Airways £393
11 days ago*
Outbound flight: 20/03/19
18:50 LHR
02:55 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
2 Stopovers
Etihad Airways Return flight: 31/03/19
18:00 CCU
18:45 LHR
Kolkata (Calcutta)
London Heathrow
2 Stopovers
Etihad Airways £394
38 days ago*
Outbound flight: 12/08/19
19:45 LHR
02:20 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Stopover
Qatar Airways £400
11 days ago*
Outbound flight: 03/10/19
20:45 LHR
03:25 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Stopover
Etihad Airways Return flight: 18/10/19
04:15 CCU
18:45 LHR
Kolkata (Calcutta)
London Heathrow
1 Stopover
Etihad Airways £408
37 days ago*
Outbound flight: 12/08/19
19:45 LHR
02:20 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Stopover
British Airways, Qatar Airways £410
11 days ago*
Outbound flight: 03/10/19
09:30 LHR
05:10 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Stopover
Jet Airways (India) Return flight: 18/10/19
08:25 CCU
17:55 LHR
Kolkata (Calcutta)
London Heathrow
1 Stopover
Jet Airways (India) £414
37 days ago*
Outbound flight: 03/10/19
17:05 LHR
11:05 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Stopover
Jet Airways (India) Return flight: 18/10/19
08:25 CCU
17:55 LHR
Kolkata (Calcutta)
London Heathrow
1 Stopover
Jet Airways (India) £414
37 days ago*
Outbound flight: 03/10/19
17:05 LHR
11:05 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Stopover
Jet Airways (India) Return flight: 18/10/19
21:10 CCU
15:10 LHR
Kolkata (Calcutta)
London Heathrow
1 Stopover
Jet Airways (India) £414
37 days ago*
Outbound flight: 20/03/19
06:30 LHR
04:55 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
2 Stopovers
KLM Return flight: 31/03/19
21:20 CCU
16:40 LHR
Kolkata (Calcutta)
London Heathrow
2 Stopovers
KLM £418
66 days ago*
Outbound flight: 30/03/19
10:05 LHR
05:10 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Stopover
Jet Airways (India) Return flight: 05/04/19
21:20 CCU
15:10 LHR
Kolkata (Calcutta)
London Heathrow
1 Stopover
Jet Airways (India) £419
45 days ago*
Outbound flight: 20/03/19
09:00 LHR
02:55 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Stopover
Etihad Airways Return flight: 31/03/19
21:20 CCU
18:45 LHR
Kolkata (Calcutta)
London Heathrow
2 Stopovers
Etihad Airways £419
66 days ago*
Outbound flight: 20/03/19
06:40 LHR
04:55 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
2 Stopovers
Air France Return flight: 31/03/19
21:20 CCU
16:40 LHR
Kolkata (Calcutta)
London Heathrow
2 Stopovers
KLM £420
66 days ago*
Outbound flight: 03/10/19
09:35 LHR
03:25 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Stopover
Etihad Airways Return flight: 18/10/19
21:20 CCU
18:45 LHR
Kolkata (Calcutta)
London Heathrow
2 Stopovers
Etihad Airways £423
37 days ago*
Outbound flight: 20/03/19
09:00 LHR
07:45 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
2 Stopovers
Etihad Airways Return flight: 31/03/19
18:00 CCU
18:45 LHR
Kolkata (Calcutta)
London Heathrow
2 Stopovers
Etihad Airways £423
38 days ago*
Outbound flight: 20/03/19
21:05 LHR
15:55 CCU
London Heathrow
Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Stopover
Jet Airways (India) Return flight: 31/03/19
21:10 CCU
15:10 LHR
Kolkata (Calcutta)
London Heathrow
1 Stopover
Jet Airways (India) £424
38 days ago*