456 € Cheap Flights from London Gatwick to Kolkata

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Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Kolkata

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Kolkata flights are currently cheapest in October.

London Gatwick to Kolkata: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Kolkata below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kolkata.

London to Kolkata: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found456 €
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Kolkata: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Kolkata is 456 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick to Kolkata. But we found flights with one or more stops from 456 €.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Kolkata.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Kolkata is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Kolkata Airport on Monday, 12 January 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Kolkata Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kolkata but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kolkata is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air Malta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kolkata.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know

  • Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Kolkata five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.

  • To ensure you catch your LGW to CCU flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and CCU:

    • Hamad International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight is 194 €. A return plane ticket right now is 456 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to CCU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from LGW to CCU is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • 69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)

Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata

  • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.

  • Travelling on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.

When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Kolkata. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to CCU in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.

Explore more of India

  • You've visited Kolkata, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey around 467 kilometres north-west to Patna to check off its top sights. From Mahatma Gandhi Setu to Bihar Museum and Golghar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Ranchi is another sought-after destination in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No trip is complete without experiencing Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.

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