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 $ 996 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 865 (in may) and $ 1160 (in december), which is a saving of $ 131 or a surplus of $ 165 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $698 to $752 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kolkata before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Kolkata plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6284 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kolkata from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 865, saving $ 131 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 996). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1160).
Flight Edinburgh-Kolkata: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 806 | $ 1017 | fair price |
| February | $ 752 | $ 943 | fair price |
| March | $ 702 | $ 883 | good price |
| April | $ 825 | $ 980 | fair price |
| May | $ 721 | $ 865 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 808 | $ 915 | fair price |
| July | $ 973 | $ 1138 | high price |
| August | $ 951 | $ 1096 | fair price |
| September | $ 812 | $ 941 | fair price |
| October | $ 780 | $ 1008 | fair price |
| November | $ 725 | $ 989 | fair price |
| December | $ 883 | $ 1160 the most expensive | very high 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 $537 to $1396. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $537 to $591), 1% at the maximum price (from $1343 to $1396). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $698 to $752 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Kolkata flight
There are 13 companies that serve Edinburgh from Kolkata airport: Qatar Airways, EasyJet, British Airways, Ryanair, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Air India, Air France, Lufthansa and Jet2.
Data analysis:
Of the 6284 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Kolkata route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Kolkata flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $46. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $75.
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 $74. Conversely, departing from Kolkata on a friday may cost you an additional $58.
Top prices Edinburgh-Kolkata
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Kolkata | 10-05 to 17-05-2024 | $ 705 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Kolkata | 13-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 724 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Kolkata | 14-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 819 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Kolkata | 17-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 642 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Kolkata | 05-07 to 16-07-2024 | $ 812 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Kolkata | 01-09 to 21-09-2024 | $ 732 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Kolkata | 02-09 to 29-09-2024 | $ 735 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Kolkata | 03-09 to 18-09-2024 | $ 723 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Kolkata | 08-09 to 29-09-2024 | $ 735 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Kolkata | 17-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 705 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
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 monday.
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 941 $, 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 (174 $ 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 821 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1002), 3 to 4 months ($ 950) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 805 $) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 809 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 850) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 899 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 922) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 737 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 778) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 840 $) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1129 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1016 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1077) |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 840 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 898), 2 to 3 months ($ 943) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 873 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 987), 2 to 3 months ($ 878) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1077 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Kolkata are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $20 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 2024 | $ 729 $642 to $819 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 808 $778 to $841 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 951 $812 to $1021 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1066 $1044 to $1087 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 726 $705 to $735 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1048 $893 to $1117 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 836 $836 to $836 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1081 $970 to $1215 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 875 $875 to $875 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Kolkata. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!