Statistics on Edinburgh-Kolkata flights:what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go:what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kolkata (from:Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Kolkata from Edinburgh airport is $ 974 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 852 (in march) and $ 1155 (in july),which is a saving of $ 123 or a surplus of $ 182 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $731 to $787 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kolkata before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your Edinburgh-Kolkata plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10787 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kolkata from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 852,saving $ 123 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 974). Conversely,july will be the most expensive ($ 1155).
Flight Edinburgh-Kolkata:when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 778 | $ 972 | fair price |
| February | $ 771 | $ 966 | fair price |
| March | $ 714 | $ 852 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 867 | $ 997 | fair price |
| May | $ 718 | $ 861 | good price |
| June | $ 789 | $ 906 | fair price |
| July | $ 907 | $ 1155 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 926 | $ 1084 | fair price |
| September | $ 726 | $ 890 | good price |
| October | $ 759 | $ 974 | fair price |
| November | $ 700 | $ 930 | fair price |
| December | $ 875 | $ 1093 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket:if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search,go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Kolkata
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Kolkata range from $562 to $1406. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $563 to $619),1% at the maximum price (from $1350 to $1406). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $731 to $787 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Kolkata flight
There are 16 companies that serve Edinburgh from Kolkata airport:Ryanair,EasyJet,Qatar Airways,British Airways,Emirates,Pegasus Airlines,Etihad Airways,KLM,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air,IndiGo,Jet2,Air France,Air India,Lufthansa and Aer Lingus.
Data analysis:
Of the 10787 flights analyzed in previous years,Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Kolkata route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically,Edinburgh-Kolkata flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date,you can save an average of $40. On the other hand,departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $48.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically,return flights from Kolkata to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date,you will save an average of $48. Conversely,departing from Kolkata on a saturday may cost you an additional $48.
Top prices Edinburgh-Kolkata
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh →Kolkata | 09-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 665 | layover flight with Pegasus Airlines |
| Edinburgh →Kolkata | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 672 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh →Kolkata | 15-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 666 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh →Kolkata | 02-06 to 14-06-2025 | $ 640 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh →Kolkata | 03-06 to 11-06-2025 | $ 642 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh →Kolkata | 04-06 to 12-06-2025 | $ 649 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh →Kolkata | 10-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 609 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh →Kolkata | 13-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 601 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh →Kolkata | 19-06 to 26-06-2025 | $ 595 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh →Kolkata | 01-09 to 14-09-2025 | $ 676 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Kolkata to get the cheapest price?
Statistically,you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However,you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 months in advance.
Did you know:the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book,but also on the day of the week you book! So,to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Kolkata flight,it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Kolkata,it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 919 $,which is a saving of 55 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand,if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance,you will pay the full price (213 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Kolkata flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore,we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:835 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 946),5 to 6 months ($ 837) |
| February | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:885 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 913),3 to 4 months ($ 922),4 to 5 months ($ 902) |
| March | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:803 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 830),2 to 3 months ($ 834) |
| April | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:924 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 964) |
| May | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:771 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 804) |
| June | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:811 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 893) |
| July | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:977 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1083),3 to 4 months ($ 1027) |
| August | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:1016 $) |
| September | - |
| October | Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:852 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 881),2 to 3 months ($ 926),3 to 4 months ($ 899),5 to 6 months ($ 898) |
| November | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:847 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 875),3 to 4 months ($ 881),4 to 5 months ($ 909) |
| December | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:937 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1063),2 to 3 months ($ 1040) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically,friday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Kolkata are the cheapest. So,by buying your plane ticket on a friday,you will save $16. Conversely,by buying it on a thursday,you may end up paying $22 more.
Edinburgh to Kolkata:flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 726 $666 to $884 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 677 $593 to $993 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 782 $721 to $825 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 876 $717 to $1013 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 710 $676 to $741 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 830 $830 to $830 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 687 $660 to $698 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1016 $812 to $1357 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 686 $686 to $686 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price,may,june,july,august,september,october,november,december and january are cheaper to travel to Kolkata. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!