Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LHR to CCU flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between LHR and CCU:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Right now, 230 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 522 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LHR to CCU, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Reserve a hotel close to CCU if you're on a late London Heathrow Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Line up a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car from popular companies like Europcar or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Kolkata and experience places that fly under the radar.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Kolkata. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you'd like to go to Kolkata during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to CCU around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Kolkata, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Journey about 467 kilometres north-west to Patna to tick off its must-visit sights. From Mahatma Gandhi Setu to Bihar Museum and Golghar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Ranchi is another standout destination in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No journey is complete without seeing Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park.