Book flights to Kolkata (CCU) from London Gatwick(LGW)

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When you fly from London Gatwick to Kolkata with Qatar Airways, every detail is carefully designed to make your journey exceptional from the moment you board. Experience renowned hospitality as our attentive cabin crew welcomes you, ensuring you are well cared for throughout your flight. Step into a modern aircraft interior, where spacious seating and elegant design create a relaxing atmosphere. Settle in and explore Oryx One, our award-winning in-flight entertainment system, offering thousands of movies, TV shows and games. Whether you prefer a light snack or full-course meal, enjoy a menu of gourmet cuisine, freshly prepared and inspired by global flavours. With plush pillows, soft blankets and luxury amenity kits, you can rest in unmatched comfort and arrive feeling refreshed.

London Gatwick Airport is the United Kingdom's second busiest international airport, offering excellent facilities to streamline your journey from West Sussex. As you prepare for your departure, you can rely on multiple convenient transport options to reach the North or South Terminal, located around 29 miles south of Central London. If you choose rail travel, the dedicated train station is directly attached to the South Terminal, with frequent services from Gatwick Express, Southern, and Thameslink. Driving? Official airport parking, including Short Stay, Long Stay, and Valet, is available, or you can arrange an official taxi with a provider like Gatwick Cars.

After checking in on the upper floors and passing security, you enter the expansive departure lounges of the North or South Terminal. These areas feature a wide variety of amenities to enhance your pre-flight time before boarding. You can browse high street shops or World Duty Free to pick up luxury goods and travel essentials for your destination. For high-quality, quick service, many restaurants and cafes guarantee to serve your food within 15 minutes, allowing you to relax without stress.

Kolkata is a huge, vibrant commercial powerhouse in Eastern India, blending ultra-modern developments with profound traditional values. This energetic metropolis, formerly known as Calcutta, offers a welcoming and friendly atmosphere that will instantly captivate you.

Plan your exploration to appreciate the city’s diverse character. Central Kolkata’s main focal point is the magnificent open parkland of Maidan, which provides a tranquil respite from the surrounding sounds and pace of life. Nearby, you can admire the city's most famous landmark, the towering Victoria Monument, carved from white marble. In the north, you will discover the beautiful Nakhoda Mosque, the city's largest, showcasing stunning Islamic architecture. For a true taste of local life, head to the wonderfully lively Big Bazaar, where you can buy almost anything imaginable. A visit to the exquisite Marble Palace, set in a perfectly manicured tropical garden, is an absolute must.