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.
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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)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kolkata and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks before you travel.
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.