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Flight deals from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $613. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New Delhi.$486 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $486, select.
New Delhi.$612 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.
New Delhi.$612 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.
New Delhi.$613 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $613, select.
New Delhi.$616 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $616, select.
New Delhi.$656 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $656, select.
New Delhi.$692 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Wed, 20 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $692, select.
New Delhi.$750 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Jun, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $750, select.
New Delhi.$760 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $760, select.
New Delhi.$781 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $781, select.
New Delhi.$787 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $787, select.
New Delhi.$789 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Thu, 11 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Luton on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $789, select.
New Delhi.$802 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Luton on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $802, select.
New Delhi.$805 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $805, select.
New Delhi.$826 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $826, select.
New Delhi.$835 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Delhi Indira Gandhi International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $835, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from $692
Jun
from $613
Jul
from $907
Aug
from $612
Sep
from $760
Oct
from $826
Nov
from $837
Dec
from $960
Jan
from $805
Feb
from $922
Mar
from $789
Apr
from $1,001

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London to New Delhi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$486
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time9 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineAir India
Average flights per week166

Finding cheap flights from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International is $486. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International.
Air India, American Airlines and British Airways fly direct from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International.
As of May 2026, there are 166 flights per week flying from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 34 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Delhi Indira Gandhi International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New Delhi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): What you need to know

  • Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in London. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) leaving from here.

  • Around 8 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in New Delhi is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in New Delhi.

  • The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), with 53 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from LHR to DEL is the 8:45am Air India option. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 9:45pm with Air India.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your flight from London to DEL. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) can be booked from here.

  • Well-known carriers that have direct flights from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport out of LHR include:

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between LHR and DEL is Air India.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Virgin Atlantic.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to DEL leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • In search of a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:

  • 68% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, browse these options when taking off 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 kilometres from central London. It takes 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 enjoy an extra night away before your London to DEL flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:

  • 70% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.

London Stansted Airport (STN)

  • You can lock in a plane ticket from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) with one or more stops departing from London Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and DEL:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

  • STN is roughly 56 kilometres 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 Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:

  • The on-time performance rate of STN is 65%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.

About Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

  • Consider staying in a hotel near DEL if you're catching a late flight from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and find adventure across New Delhi and beyond.

  • To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight.

Getting from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi

  • Central New Delhi is around 16 kilometres from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

  • Travelling on public transport takes about 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

  • Currently, $302 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $486. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To snag cheap flights from London to DEL, book your ticket 11 months before your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from London to DEL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Uncover a great deal on a flight from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

  • January is when most people book flights from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Plan your visit to New Delhi in September for a quieter experience.

  • Book a London to DEL plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in New Delhi to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

More about New Delhi

  • Start your New Delhi trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in New Delhi when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at India Gate followed by India Gate View and Park India Gate.

Explore more of India

  • You've visited New Delhi, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel around 290 kilometres northwest to Ludhiana to check off its must-visit sights. From Iskcon Ludhiana to Mandir Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Krishna Mandir, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 241 kilometres north of New Delhi, Chandigarh is another favourite stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nek Chand’s Rock Garden of Chandigarh, Capitol Complex and Rock Garden.

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