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Flights from Delhi to London

Nonstop flights from Delhi (DEL) to London (LHR) take about 8h 55m (6,731 km). IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic and Air India fly it. Lowest fare seen: $229 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in London

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

British Airways Airbus A320 landing at Heathrow, London on a clear day. — arriving in London

Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Delhi to London

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

✈ IndiGononstop fare seen✈ Virgin Atlanticnonstop fare seen✈ Air Indianonstop fare seen✈ British Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Delhi to London fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $269 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $187. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$31127 Oct 2026 · Air India$277 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$2854 Nov 2026 · Air India$187 · 1 stop11 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$3583 Dec 2026 · Air India$261 · 1 stop3 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$26926 Jan 2027 · Air India$260 · 1 stop26 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$33928 Feb 2027 · Air India$282 · 1 stop28 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $187 in November 2026, against $260 at best later on.

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 (Delhi to London, 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 London

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UK is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Delhi to London flights

How long is the flight from Delhi to London?
A nonstop flight from Delhi (DEL) to London (LHR) 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 Delhi from London by air?
The great-circle distance between Indira Gandhi International Airport and London Heathrow Airport is 6,731 km (4,182 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Delhi to London?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DEL–LHR route include IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic, 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 Delhi to London cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DEL–LHR was $229 USD with IndiGo (nonstop), departing 16 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 Delhi to London?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $187 one-way, against $282 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from India to UK?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter UK 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 London?
UK is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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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