Flying from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your CCU to LGW flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CCU and LGW:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Currently, $372 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $698. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from CCU to LGW, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London Gatwick Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CCU to LGW.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Of all flights leaving Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, 75.9% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport from central Kolkata, it takes about 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CCU:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres from central London. The drive time takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To skip the crowds, head to London in January.
Book your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CCU to LGW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.
