Travelling from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL): What you need to know
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is London's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL) leaving from here.
Around 9 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International flight.
The timezone in New Delhi is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Delhi Indira Gandhi International is located in New Delhi.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL) is the most popular route. There are 55 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Air India at 9:45pm. Opt for the first LHR to DEL departure operated by Air India at 8:45am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from London to DEL. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can find a direct flight from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Choose from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International departing from LHR. Head off on your trip with any of these:
The most frequently booked airline between LHR and DEL is Air India.
Virgin Atlantic is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to DEL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International, here's where you can stop when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
LGW is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to DEL flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Choosing a plane ticket from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL) with a stop or two can give you a bigger choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When jetting off from London Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to DEL:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
STN is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International flight without having to rush. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
STN has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and land as expected.
About Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near DEL:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International flight.
Getting from Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to central New Delhi
Delhi Indira Gandhi International is around 16 kms (10 miles) from the centre of New Delhi. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International is £170. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £306. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from London to DEL, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to DEL.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
February is the busiest month for flights from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL). Visit New Delhi in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a London to DEL plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in New Delhi to range from 26ºC to 44ºC.
January has temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about New Delhi
After booking your flight from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring New Delhi:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. India Gate, Mughal Garden and National Museum of Natural History are top attractions which should feature on any good New Delhi itinerary.
Explore more of India
Jaipur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen New Delhi. Around 225 kms (140 miles) away to the southwest, top sights here include City Palace, Amber Fort and Jaipur.
Ludhiana is another well-known destination in India and is around 290 kms (180 miles) northwest of New Delhi. No trip is complete without a visit to Iskcon Ludhiana, Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Ludhiana and ISKCON, Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple.
