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Cheap Flight Deals from Heathrow to Kolkata (LHR-CCU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Heathrow to Kolkata that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Kolkata

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Heathrow to Kolkata.
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Air India Logo
09:45 - 09:45LHR-CCU
19h 30m1 stop
Air India Logo
06:25 - 19:30CCU-LHR
17h 35m1 stop
£371Air India
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mié., 11 jun. - lun., 30 jun.
Air India Logo
09:45 - 09:45LHR-CCU
19h 30m1 stop
Air India Logo
00:55 - 11:30CCU-LHR
15h 05m1 stop
£372Air India
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mar., 17 jun. - sáb., 28 jun.
Air India Logo
09:45 - 04:15LHR-CCU
14h 00m1 stop
Air India Logo
22:15 - 10:15CCU-LHR
16h 30m1 stop
£374Air India
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mar., 3 jun. - dom., 29 jun.
Etihad Airways Logo
21:45 - 20:20LHR-CCU
18h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
03:45 - 15:15CCU-LHR
16h 00m1 stop
£460Etihad Airways
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jue., 9 oct. - mar., 14 oct.
Etihad Airways Logo
21:45 - 20:20LHR-CCU
18h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
03:45 - 18:45CCU-LHR
19h 30m1 stop
£473Etihad Airways
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sáb., 20 sep. - mar., 14 oct.
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13:15 - 09:00LHR-CCU
15h 15m1 stop
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03:45 - 07:00CCU-LHR
31h 45m1 stop
vie., 12 sep. - vie., 19 sep.
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13:15 - 09:00LHR-CCU
15h 15m1 stop
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03:45 - 18:45CCU-LHR
19h 30m1 stop
vie., 12 sep. - sáb., 20 sep.
Qatar Airways Logo
08:05 - 02:20LHR-CCU
13h 45m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
03:50 - 14:10CCU-LHR
14h 50m1 stop
£527Qatar Airways
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mar., 9 sep. - lun., 15 sep.
Qatar Airways Logo
21:55 - 02:20LHR-CCU
23h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
03:50 - 13:20CCU-LHR
14h 00m1 stop
£565Qatar Airways
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lun., 12 may. - dom., 22 jun.
KLM Logo
08:40 - 10:45LHR-CCU
21h 35m2 stops
KLM Logo
19:30 - 13:50CCU-LHR
22h 50m2 stops
£593KLM
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lun., 12 may. - lun., 23 jun.

KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Kolkata flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Kolkata back to London Heathrow Airport, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata is March, where tickets cost £473 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £893 and £791 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£281
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (47% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata

When to book flights from Heathrow to Kolkata

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Kolkata based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata flights

  • Are there any lounges or quiet spaces to work from in Heathrow (LHR)?

    If you’re looking for a quiet space to work from in Heathrow (LHR), a good choice is the Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 2, where Air India departs from. You can book entry to the lounge online, and prices start at around £40. Opening hours are from 05:00 to 21:00. The lounge has designated work areas, as well as food, drinks, and showers available.

  • I land very late in Kolkata (CCU). Are there any hotels within easy reach of the airport?

    There is a range of hotels suited to all budgets close to Kolkata Airport (CCU). If you’re looking for a mid-range option, Ethnotel is a three-star hotel just under 1 mile away. It has an on-site restaurant. The Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport is another safe bet. Both offer an airport shuttle service.

  • What’s the fastest way to get to the centre of Kolkata from the airport?

    If you want to get to the centre of Kolkata in the shortest time, you can opt for a taxi, which takes around 50min. There are governmental prepaid taxis and local companies RadioTaxi or Megacabs; prepaid taxis cost around ₹350 (£3.50). Uber and Ola Cabs are also available to order via the apps.

  • How can I reach central Kolkata by public transport from the airport?

    Buses go regularly from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to the city centre. Buses run from 08:00 to 21:30, every 10–20min. Rides take around 1h 30min. You can find the bus stop on the arrivals level of the main terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata was £375 for a one-way ticket and £496 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Kolkata, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Kolkata from London Heathrow Airport?

    New Delhi is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Kolkata, Etihad Airways or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Kolkata are Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of £525 and an overall rating of 7.4, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £573 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport 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 from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata?

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport 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 from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata

  • For travellers flying from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kolkata Airport (CCU), Air India offers direct weekly flights on this route.
  • If the direct flight times don’t work for you, or you’re in need of something more budget-friendly, you can fly indirect from Heathrow (LHR) to Kolkata (CCU) with Air India. Some of the fastest options have a stopover in New Delhi (DEL). Total travel time is then around 15h.
  • If you need to change money before flying out from Heathrow (LHR), you can do so at one of several Travelex exchange shops. In Terminal 2, these can be found before and after security. Opening times are from 06:00 to 22:00.
  • For travellers who need special assistance at Heathrow, it’s best to inform the airline at least 48h in advance. For those with hidden disabilities such as autism or dementia, you can pick up a lanyard to wear so that airport staff are aware and ready to help if need be. In Terminal 2 you can pick this up from behind Hall C in the check-in zone.
  • For families with children, Heathrow (LHR) has a designated lane to make going through security smoother. Other facilities for kids in Terminal 2 include the Stay & Play playground, located after security close to Gate 16. The playground is suitable for children up to age 9. Heathrow also offers a Kids Eat Free scheme at several restaurants.
  • For those of you in a hurry, the best way to get to Heathrow (LHR) is via the express train from central London. The trip takes around 15–30min.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Heathrow to Kolkata

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Kolkata. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow 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.
8.0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3205 reviews
7.8Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

8.0 ExcellentAli, Mar 2025
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Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

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

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

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

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. 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.

The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

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

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

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

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.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

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.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

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

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

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

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

Why should I rate entertainment if I’ve not used? You don’t have NA - Not Applicable option.

my experience with kayak was terrible. Team kayak just left me with a booking and limbo and preffered not to contact me.. Instead when I contacted the team they said the booking is cancelled. Seriously 5 days after booking u were waiting of my call to inform me of the incompetence of the team. This will be taken up with higher authorities

only passenger seats are too much narrow. It’s not comfortable otherwise it’s good. Seats are very important because it’s main in Travel

Miss my flight from delhi to amritsar due to lock the luggage door of airplane.and there was no more flight even for next days and they not refund the fare. I took bus grom delhi.. bad experiance.

very run down aircraft. seat tilted. the mobile / magazine holder was broken. The entertainment screen was not working. The crew was good, polite and helpful

Boarding was through bus even though aerobridges were empty. Major mess

Never can get flight and nof light for three days .finally travel by bus. Very bad experience.

Poor hygiene in the lavatories. Limited control of passengers who often were up standing around my seat talking loudly with their friends.

Extremely bad experience compared to Vistara. No priority in check in, no priority for boarding. No upgrade. Seat selection is paid. Curtains were dirty. Demo bag was dirty. Warmth of the crew was missing.

Too many changes in departure time (4-5 times before the actual departure time was determined) with no reasons provided.

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