Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from London to New Delhi, Emirates or Virgin Atlantic?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to New Delhi are Emirates and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of £587 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £584 and an overall rating of 7.4.

Question 2

How long does a flight from London to New Delhi take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 4,165 miles separating London to New Delhi in about 8h 30m.

Question 3

How many flights are there between London and New Delhi per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 9 and 10 direct flights that take off from London and land in New Delhi, with an average flight time of 9h 29m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 66 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to New Delhi was £280 for a one-way ticket and £436 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between London and New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

London and New Delhi are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Air India (24 flights per week), British Airways (21 flights per week), and Virgin Atlantic (14 flights per week).

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from London to New Delhi, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New Delhi, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

On your way to New Delhi, you’ll fly out from one of these London airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, or London Stansted. You’ll be landing at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 08:45 and will be landing in New Delhi at 23:55.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to New Delhi jets off at 22:00 and lands at 13:15.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between London and New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 airlines that fly direct from London to New Delhi. They are: Air France, Air India, British Airways, IndiGo and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Air India at £375 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at IndiGo.

Question 11

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Only Asiana Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London to New Delhi flight route.

Question 12

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to New Delhi flight route.

Question 13

Which airline alliances offer flights from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between London and New Delhi, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 14

On which days can I fly direct from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from London to New Delhi on a daily basis.

Question 15

What are the transportation options to and from New Delhi Airport?

Accepted Answer

Those who want to quickly transfer from the New Delhi Airport into the city and avoid the traffic, take Delhi Metro Airport Express train. The trip will last only 20 minutes and it is fairly cheap. There is also a bus which departs every half an hour and is equally budget-friendly but a bit slower. Using taxi service might be a good idea for those who are travelling in a group.

Question 16

Can I book a non-stop flight from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you will not have a problem finding non-stop flights from London to New Delhi as there are many of them on a daily basis. You can book a direct flight to New Delhi from London Heathrow Airport with the following airlines: Air India, Jet Airways and British Airways.

Question 17

Does the New Delhi Airport provide services for families?

Accepted Answer

Yes, parents of small children can find baby care spaces that are open round the clock and borrow a stroller for their child to make moving around the airport easier. You can also find a few playgrounds for children around the terminals at New Delhi Airport.

Question 18

What are the parking options at London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are many parking options at the Heathrow Airport depending on your needs and budget. You can park your vehicle for short and long stays. Heathrow Business Parking is situated in close proximity to the terminals to save you some time. There is also a Meet & Greet service that is perfect if you are in a hurry as you can drop your car off at the short stay parking and proceed straight to the check-in gates while a staff member parks your car.

Question 19

Are there any hotels available at New Delhi Airport?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi Airport has an on-site Holiday Inn Express hotel located inside Terminal 3. The hotel is available to travellers who are booked on connecting flights that depart from Terminal 3. The hotel also has an on-site fitness suite and spa so you can relax and unwind between layovers. If you do not have a layover in New Delhi and are looking for a hotel near the airport there are plenty of options in Mahipalpur Village, which is just roughly a 10 minute taxi ride from the airport.

Question 20

Are car hire services available at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)?

Accepted Answer

Hiring a car in New Delhi is a great way to experience the city on your own schedule. Passengers arriving at New Delhi Airport can find car hire services available inside the terminals. Car hire desks are located inside the Terminal 1 Arrivals Hall and inside Terminal 3 International Arrivals.

Question 21

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to New Delhi is September, where tickets cost £499 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £729 and £675 respectively.

Question 22

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to New Delhi.

Question 23

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Delhi from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 24

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New Delhi with an airline and back to London with another airline.

Question 25

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Delhi from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 26

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Riyadh (RUH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £463 for a return.

Question 27

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Manama (BAH) is the top choice – 23% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from London to New Delhi picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 28

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Zurich (ZRH) often has the shortest stopovers from London to New Delhi, with an average time of 1h 08m.

Question 29

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Zurich (ZRH) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 10h 53m.

Question 30

How often are flights from London to New Delhi delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and New Delhi historically see delays in approximately 30% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 144 minutes.

Question 31

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to New Delhi flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Virgin Atlantic have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 9% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 32

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Monday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 33

What is the most punctual flight time for London to New Delhi flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 34

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 35

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to New Delhi were found on Gulf Air (£437) and Oman Air (£437).

Question 36

What is the cheapest London to New Delhi flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London to New Delhi costs £409 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and New Delhi (DEL). It is also the most popular route.

Question 37

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to New Delhi, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Question 38

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £587, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 39

How much is a return flight from London to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to New Delhi from London usually cost between £503 and £682 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £436 on Multiple Airlines (7 Nov–18 Nov).

Question 40

What are the most popular airlines flying to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to New Delhi is Air India, followed by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.

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