Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to London: what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata, where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from CCU to London.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing flights from CCU to London, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you hold a passport from India, you'll need an embassy visa to enter United Kingdom. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
Travelling from central Kolkata to CCU takes about 57 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel close to CCU? If you've booked an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to London
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London is C$361. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$820. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from CCU to London. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the centre of London is about 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The centre of London is located around 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Once your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour and 19 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
There are some great places to call home for the night near LGW. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from CCU to London at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to London
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Before booking a flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from CCU to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are major attractions which should feature on any good London itinerary.
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