Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kolkata Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your LHR to CCU flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between LHR and CCU include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Mumbai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
Right now, $509 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $939. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from LHR to CCU, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Kolkata Airport (CCU)
If you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near CCU:
Set yourself up with a Kolkata Airport rental car from top providers like Europcar or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Kolkata and experience places that fly under the radar.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Kolkata Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Kolkata Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Kolkata. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
January is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Kolkata in June.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kolkata Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to CCU in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Patna is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Gurudwara, Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue.
Ranchi is another favourite destination in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No journey is complete without seeing Jagannath Temple, Panchghagh Falls and Sun Temple.