| Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Kolkata | Outbound 24/02/25 3 Stopovers (MXP, IST, DEL) BA0572, 6E4155, 6E0012, 6E6615 50h 15min | Return 26/02/25 1 Stopover (DEL) 6E2415, BA0256 22h 25min |   British Airways, IndiGo Airlines |  | ? | £633 | |
| Best option London Heathrow Kolkata | Outbound 24/02/25 1 Stopover (DEL) AI0162, AI2705 19h 30min | Return 26/02/25 1 Stopover (BOM) AI2776, AI0129 19h 55min |  Air India |  | £731 | ||
| London Heathrow Kolkata | Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (BOM) VS0354, VS8391 30h 05min | Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (DEL) VS8541, VS0303 17h 10min |  Virgin Atlantic Airways |  | ? | £715 | |
| London Heathrow Kolkata | Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (BOM) VS0354, VS8396 34h 55min | Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (DEL) VS8541, VS0303 17h 10min | Virgin Atlantic Airways |  | £762 | ||
| London Heathrow Kolkata | Outbound 24/02/25 1 Stopover (BOM) AI0130, AI0776 20h 05min | Return 26/02/25 1 Stopover (BOM) AI2776, AI0129 19h 55min | Air India |  | £763 | ||
| London Heathrow Kolkata | Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (BOM) VS0354, VS8396 34h 55min | Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (DEL) VS8541, VS0303 17h 10min | Virgin Atlantic Airways |  | £764 | ||
| London Heathrow Kolkata | Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (BOM) VS0354, VS8396 34h 55min | Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (DEL) VS8541, VS0303 17h 10min | Virgin Atlantic Airways | | £765 | ||
| London Heathrow Kolkata | Outbound 24/02/25 1 Stopover (BOM) AI0128, AI0675 14h 10min | Return 26/02/25 1 Stopover (BOM) AI2776, AI0129 19h 55min | Air India |  | ? | £806 | |
| London Heathrow Kolkata | Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0106, QR0540 26h 20min | Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0541, QR0005 24h 10min |  Qatar Airways | | £823 | ||
| London Heathrow Kolkata | Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0106, QR0540 26h 20min | Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0541, BA0126 32h 25min | Qatar Airways |  | ? | £831 |
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- Qatar Airways
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- Return
Outbound departure month
- October 2024
- February 2025
Outbound weekday
- Monday
- Saturday
Return departure month
- November 2024
- February 2025
Return weekday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
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- Delhi Indira Gandhi
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- Abu Dhabi
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- Doha
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Favourite airline: Air India
Most travellers looking for flights on the route from London Heathrow to Kolkata decide to book with Air India.
Air India
36 %
Etihad Airways
31 %
Qatar Airways
22 %
Cheapest weekday: Wednesday
Flight prices fluctuate during the week. Flights are 5 % cheaper on Wednesday.
Favourite connection: via Abu Dhabi
On this flight route, flights with a stopover in Abu Dhabi are the most popular.
Route
bookings
1 stopover Abu Dhabi
25h 00min, from £580
29 %
1 stopover Delhi Indira Gandhi
20h 55min, from £652
28 %
1 stopover Doha
23h 55min, from £630
27 %
Useful information about the flight from London Heathrow to Kolkata
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 | £632.03 |
|---|---|
| Distance | 7993 km |
| Departure airport | Airport London Heathrow (LHR) |
| Arrival airport | Airport Kolkata (Calcutta) (CCU) |
| Destination country | Flights to India |
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