£259 Find Cheap Flights from London to India

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Cheap Flights from London to India

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stop£425
Mumbai
Mumbai2 stops£426
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad1 stop£446
Kochi
Kochi2 stops£426
Hyderabad
Hyderabad1 stop£422
Bengaluru
Bengaluru1 stop£398
Amritsar
Amritsar3 stops£470
Chennai
Chennai1 stop£417
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama3 stops£468
Kolkata
Kolkata2 stops£471
Kozhikode
Kozhikode1 stop£452
Chandigarh
Chandigarh1 stop£557
Vadodara
Vadodara2 stops£579
Jaipur
Jaipur2 stops£545
Lucknow
Lucknow1 stop£390
Coimbatore
Coimbatore2 stops£537
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stop£425
Mumbai
Mumbai2 stops£426
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad1 stop£446
Kochi
Kochi2 stops£426
Hyderabad
Hyderabad1 stop£422
Bengaluru
Bengaluru1 stop£398
Amritsar
Amritsar3 stops£470
Chennai
Chennai1 stop£417
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama3 stops£468
Kolkata
Kolkata2 stops£471
Kozhikode
Kozhikode1 stop£452
Chandigarh
Chandigarh1 stop£557
Vadodara
Vadodara2 stops£579
Jaipur
Jaipur2 stops£545
Lucknow
Lucknow1 stop£390
Coimbatore
Coimbatore2 stops£537

Book Cheap London to India Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to India that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from London to India

Sun, 7 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
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14:40 - 10:00
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BLR
14h 50m
1 stop
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11:25 - 12:40
BLR
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LHR
29h 45m
1 stop
£398SAUDIA
Fri, 8 May - Mon, 11 May
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14:40 - 10:00
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BLR
14h 50m
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11:25 - 12:40
BLR
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LHR
29h 45m
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£401SAUDIA
Sat, 13 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun
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14:40 - 10:00
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BLR
14h 50m
1 stop
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11:25 - 12:40
BLR
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LHR
29h 45m
1 stop
£403SAUDIA
Sat, 20 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun
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22:10 - 10:00
LHR
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BLR
31h 20m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
11:25 - 12:40
BLR
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LHR
29h 45m
1 stop
£403SAUDIA
Sun, 21 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun
Gulf Air Logo
10:00 - 04:55
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BLR
14h 25m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
05:45 - 15:20
BLR
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LHR
14h 05m
1 stop
£405Gulf Air
Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct
Gulf Air Logo
10:00 - 05:20
LHR
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MAA
14h 50m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
06:10 - 06:55
MAA
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LHR
29h 15m
1 stop
£417Gulf Air
Fri, 5 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
Emirates Logo
14:55 - 09:05
STN
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DEL
13h 40m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
11:00 - 18:45
DEL
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STN
12h 15m
1 stop
£433Emirates
Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Emirates Logo
21:05 - 17:40
STN
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BOM
16h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
10:15 - 18:45
BOM
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STN
13h 00m
1 stop
£433Emirates
Sat, 9 May - Fri, 22 May
Qatar Airways Logo
08:25 - 02:00
LHR
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HYD
13h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
03:30 - 18:00
HYD
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LHR
19h 00m
1 stop
£439Qatar Airways
Tue, 16 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
14:45 - 08:10
LHR
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COK
12h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:15 - 15:05
COK
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LHR
15h 20m
1 stop
£459Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to India flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to India to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest London to India flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to India from London found in the last 72 hours was to Kochi (Cochin), at £439 return. The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to New Delhi (DEL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £472.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to India?

The average price for all round-trip flights from London to India depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to India is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £562 on average. Morning departures are around 3% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to India is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £587.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £567, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to India?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to India, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to India is May, when tickets cost £465 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £726 and £694 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to India clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For London to India, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from India back to London, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to India, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from London to India, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to India

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£260
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mumbai

Flights from London to India: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from London to India 
LakshmiFlew with British Airways
LHR
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BOM
Dec 2025
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic were both good. British Airways allows 2 checked bags for free - I believe Virgin does, too - and that is important for those of us visiting home after a long time. I like the fact that both the time of departure and landing at Mumbai airport were good times of the day for me. I prefer landings between 5 am to 8 pm and the British Airways flight landed in Mumbai at around 7:50 am (actual time was 6:40 am). Also, they provided vegetarian options with every meal without having to ask. There were vegan desserts on the plate, too (yum)! The only issue is that in economy, you don’t get much leg room. Otherwise, it is a nice flying experience.
Verified travelerFlew with Air India
LHR
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BOM
Jan 2024
Don’t go to Mumbai if you wanna take another fight to anywhere in India … HORRIBLE system .. first you have to pass the immigration… then take your luggage to transfer ….lines are crazy … then go through security AGAIN ..

FAQs - booking India flights

  • Where can I fly to in India from London?

    If you would like to fly to New Delhi, then London Heathrow offers a direct flight that is managed by Virgin Atlantic. It takes about nine hours in total. You can also fly to New Delhi from London Gatwick in a flight that is organised by Emirates and Fly Dubai, and it stops over in Dubai. It takes about 14h to complete the journey. If you would like to fly to Mumbai, then we recommend the direct fly that originates in London Heathrow that is managed by Virgin Atlantic and takes about nine and a half hours in total. To get to Chennai, we recommend the British Airways flight that is direct and takes 11h from London Heathrow. Another option is to take the Oman Air flight that stops over in Muscat Seeb and takes about 30h.

  • What are the options for getting to the different airports in London?

    You can get to London Heathrow by taking the Heathrow Express train from London Paddington. It takes about 15min and is faster but more expensive than the National Express bus that takes about 45min. To get to Gatwick airport, you can take the Gatwick Express in a 33min journey or try Jayride’s shuttle bus that takes about 30min.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to India?

    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 India.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to India?

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

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

    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 from London to India up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to India

  • There are a few options for airports that provide flights from London to India. The most popular airports that fly from London to India are London Heathrow, London Stansted and London Gatwick.
  • There are direct flights available from London to India, and they all depart from London Heathrow. They are managed by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, and they fly to various destinations in India, including New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. London Stansted offers multi-stop flights that take longer, and London Gatwick offers some flight paths that make only one stop along the way.
  • London Heathrow is a major hub for British Airways, and it is a focus city for Virgin Atlantic. Both airlines are the main providers of flights to New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai, amongst other cities in India.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to India

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to India? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 688 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.9Food
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Mar 2026
BOS - LIS
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Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

Awful the whole airline arrived to check baggage and board our flight and the airline desk was closed where none of the passengers could check in baggage, asked for a supervisor and was refused a supervisor, called the airlines from the airport and they refused to refund the flights for their actions in the airport, Etihad and Garuda Airlines absolutely horrible customer service all the way around.

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

More entertainment channels and better food, whatever food requirement you select.

As I mentioned flight from NY to Bangalore was excellent but the return flight from Bahrain to NYC was mediocre, Looks like a old aircraft also not much choice in entertainment.

The flight from NY to Bangalore was very good but the return flight from Bahrain to NY was mediocre

Pretty much what you'd expect for an economy flight. The crew were excellent as usual. The food was ok, but nothing special.

Staff is rude and condescending. Airline is badly managed. They take away their flimsy earphones and blankets one hour before the lading. I’ve never experienced this with any other airline. It’s a very portly managed and run airline that should be avoided.

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

Cramped seating but standard in all smaller aircrafts today no matter what airlines. Crew very helpful, friendly & attentive so makes up for that.

Wonderful business class flight in a lovely new plane with an excellent crew

OK, except for a cabin attendant's lack of attention.

efficient. on time. cabin crew were very professional and very nice to deal with. would definately fly BA again.

It was great overall. A few slight improvements could be made on the onboarding process at the Gates with announcements and clarity of communications (both at the gate and in flight). The movies in the entertainment options could be improved for bollywood, hollywood.

I alrady responded to this request, and expllaned at length that this was the worst flying experience in my 77 years. I will NEVER fly BA again.

Airbus A350 is poorly designed for wheelchair users and reduced mobility passengers. The angle of the pods makes it awkward to transfer. I was able to but I have ab stability. It could be a real challenge for people with more severe mobility impairments. You'd think Airbus would have come up with a solution for this or thought more about us disabled folks more when designing this aircraft.

The crew has always been great on BA. They are very friendly and accommodating. I like that they have vegetarian options already in the menu. And the free wine is a nice perk.) I noticed (both directions of my trip) minor upgrades/ replacements needed on the plane itself (touch screen didn't work with touch; bathroom light didn't go on). However, this is one of my favorite airlines.

It was not British Air, we were put onto Air Portugal for our London to Lisbon leg.

Everything was spectacular except the boarding. It was just a mob of people while all groups were called over the public address system.

Poor, pilot flew as if he was in hurry and had to coverup for wasted time

The planes did not have charging jacks for phones or lap tops and there are no monitors for movies. On the flight from Delhi to Hyderabad I was the last person in First asked for a meal choice and only one meal was available so I had no choice.

Entertainment systems did not work at all And the seats are the worse on this 787-8 aircraft. Normally I get good sleep on long flights but this time I only slept 2 hours out of the 8+.

The web check in doesn’t work. Had to wait 10 minutes on the counter for them to figure out boarding. I understand AI Express doesn’t have a practice to offer food to everyone in the business class. The flight attendant asks for name (not sure why she doesn’t know it especially with only 8 passengers in the business class) to figure out whether or not they should serve food. KAYAK should sell AI Express tickets separately, not as part of AI. Neither the experience close to AI, the Maharaja points also don’t get awarded despite Express being part of AI.

tray table was inclined by 30 degress so could not use it

Very poor experience. The entertainment screen wasn't working, charging USB was not working. There was a water leak on my head from air conditioning. The tray table was cracked. seats were old and dirty.

The plane was very dated with the worst entertainment system i have seen in 30 years. Flight attendants were responsive.

I think if i find different options I’ll travel with it but not with air India they never loaded the luggage’s and they announce the luggage’s will be arriving on belt number 5 when all passengers reach to the belt we find they haven’t loaded the luggage’s

Flight was cancelled by air India. There was no explanation provided why the flight was cancelled. Found out that the flight was cancelled because the Iran air space was closed. Meanwhile, all other flights passing through that region were operating without issues. When asked to refund money for the tickets, being told that “ As checked, we wish to share that Flight AI 116 on 15 January 2026 from New York to Mumbai was cancelled due to Iran airspace closure, which were beyond the airline’s control. While such events can disrupt travel plans, we appreciate your understanding and patience. Our team remains committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers and takes all necessary measures to minimize any issues. However, we must inform you that compensation is not applicable under these extraordinary circumstances, in accordance with the relevant regulations.” Completed unacceptable and unprofessional behavior!

The flight was on time, the entire experience was very smooth. The Flight crew were incredibly professional and nice. Made us feel very comfortable

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Cabin class types available on flights to India

Cabin classes available on flights to India. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.