Lodhi Garden, New Delhi. taken by Anita Mishra, New Delhi — flights from London to New Delhi
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Flights from London to Delhi

Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Delhi (DEL) take about 8h 55m (6,731 km). IndiGo, Air India and British Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $650 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Delhi: Anita Mishra, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Delhi

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Beautiful view of Safdarjung's Tomb and garden, showcasing Mughal architecture under a clear blue sky. — arriving in Delhi

Airport transfer

DEL → New Delhi, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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British Airways Airbus A320 landing at Heathrow, London on a clear day. — lounges at Heathrow AirportHeathrow Airport · 10 lounges
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Airlines flying London to Delhi

Carriers on LHR–DEL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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London to Delhi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $447 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $306. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$99624 Oct 2026 · Air India$447 · 2 stops26 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$84525 Nov 2026 · Air India$306 · 2 stops17 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$82730 Dec 2026 · Air India$383 · 2 stops30 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$44714 Jan 2027 · Air India$310 · 2 stops14 Jan 2027
Jun 2027$60722 Jun 2027 · Air India$447 · 1 stop22 Jun 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $306 for November 2026, $310 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London to Delhi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Delhi

Based on weather and travel conditions in India

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The cool season (October–March) is the most comfortable nationwide. April–June is extremely hot in the plains. The monsoon (June–September) is vibrant but disrupts travel in some regions.

Peak season: October – March

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Frequently asked questions — London to Delhi flights

How long is the flight from London to Delhi?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Delhi (DEL) takes about 8h 55m, covering 6,731 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is London from Delhi by air?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and Indira Gandhi International Airport is 6,731 km (4,182 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from London to Delhi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LHR–DEL route include IndiGo, Air India and British Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from London to Delhi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LHR–DEL was $650 USD with IndiGo (nonstop), departing 12 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Delhi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $306 one-way, against $447 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from London to Delhi?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $361 with 3 stops against $650 nonstop, a saving of $289. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from UK to India?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter India visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Delhi?
The cool season (October–March) is the most comfortable nationwide. April–June is extremely hot in the plains. The monsoon (June–September) is vibrant but disrupts travel in some regions.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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