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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£473
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stop£474
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad1 stop£508
Kochi
Kochi1 stop£504
Hyderabad
Hyderabad1 stop£475
Bengaluru
Bengaluru1 stop£470
Amritsar
Amritsar2 stops£529
Chennai
Chennai1 stop£463
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama2 stops£561
Kolkata
Kolkata1 stop£516
Kozhikode
Kozhikode1 stop£493
Chandigarh
Chandigarh1 stop£563
Vadodara
Vadodara3 stops£640
Jaipur
Jaipur1 stop£563
Lucknow
Lucknow1 stop£556
Coimbatore
Coimbatore1 stop£627
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stop£473
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stop£474
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad1 stop£508
Kochi
Kochi1 stop£504
Hyderabad
Hyderabad1 stop£475
Bengaluru
Bengaluru1 stop£470
Amritsar
Amritsar2 stops£529
Chennai
Chennai1 stop£463
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama2 stops£561
Kolkata
Kolkata1 stop£516
Kozhikode
Kozhikode1 stop£493
Chandigarh
Chandigarh1 stop£563
Vadodara
Vadodara3 stops£640
Jaipur
Jaipur1 stop£563
Lucknow
Lucknow1 stop£556
Coimbatore
Coimbatore1 stop£627

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

Mon, 12 Oct - Tue, 9 Mar
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15:50 - 15:05
LHR
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MAA
18h 45m
2 stops
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03:15 - 13:45
MAA
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LHR
16h 00m
1 stop
£463Multiple Airlines
Wed, 12 Aug - Fri, 2 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
14:45 - 15:05
LHR
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MAA
19h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 15:05
MAA
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LHR
27h 30m
1 stop
£464Etihad Airways
Tue, 7 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
Gulf Air Logo
10:00 - 04:55
LHR
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BLR
14h 25m
1 stop
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05:45 - 15:20
BLR
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LHR
14h 05m
1 stop
£470Gulf Air
Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Gulf Air Logo
22:05 - 05:20
LHR
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MAA
26h 45m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
06:10 - 06:55
MAA
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LHR
29h 15m
1 stop
£471Gulf Air
Sat, 12 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
SAUDIA Logo
14:40 - 10:00
LHR
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BLR
14h 50m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
11:25 - 20:30
BLR
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LHR
13h 35m
1 stop
£471SAUDIA
Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 29 Mar
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14:40 - 01:50
LHR
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BLR
54h 40m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
11:25 - 20:30
BLR
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LHR
13h 35m
1 stop
£474SAUDIA
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
08:40 - 08:10
LGW
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BOM
18h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:10 - 05:55
BOM
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LGW
13h 15m
1 stop
£481Qatar Airways
Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
09:00 - 08:25
LGW
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BOM
18h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:15 - 06:40
BOM
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LGW
12h 55m
1 stop
£483Qatar Airways
Tue, 3 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 17:50
STN
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BOM
16h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
04:15 - 12:05
BOM
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STN
13h 20m
1 stop
£501Emirates
Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul
Emirates Logo
21:05 - 20:45
STN
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BOM
19h 10m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
05:20 - 18:45
BOM
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STN
17h 55m
1 stop
£504Emirates
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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 Mumbai, at £483 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 5 days was £491.

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 £582 on average. Morning departures are around 4% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to India is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £606.

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 £573, 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 September, when tickets cost £480 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £730 and £701 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, Tuesday 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 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to India

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£272
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% 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.
7.5
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 689 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
6.9Food
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

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

It was very relaxing and staff were very quick to attend to any requests.

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

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

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.

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 have paid extra money for my special meal service but I received the the local food. Which is not acceptable.

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

Seats not as comfortable as I had hoped. Food was very nice, service was fine. Entertainment options very nice. Had thought the premium economy was a more plus 2-3-2 layout but it was a 2-4-2 with seats not as wide as I had expected.

I flew four flights on British Airways within two weeks. I was unable to download the boarding pass to my phone for any of the four flights. I could check-in for my flight but the system would not give me boarding pass. I tried multiple ways and multiple times. I discovered many other passengers also had the same issue with their boarding passes. No explanation or acknowledgement by BA.

The crew and flight was fine and enjoyable…unfortunately, when I arrived to Bari and received my checked luggage(that I bought for this first trip to Europe), one of bags had a huge dent in it and the other had a completely damaged/broken wheel that made it very difficult to travel the rest of my time in Italy. Very disappointing and frustrating!

The plane was a long way from departure lounge. The plane looked tired but got us there.

Lovely big plane. Excellent take off and landing. Cabin crew were so nice. Flight in time no delays

Because our ABZ-LHR flight was cancelled by BA for reasons they refuse to tell us--not weather--we did not make this flight and were booked on the following day. BA offered no assistance to us on the phone or in the airport, and we had to find a hotel at Heathrow on our own.

Horrible - flight was delayed by 6 hours - we boarded, were made to de-board due some technical fault; aircraft changed; special meals request on new flight - all went awry. Landed in Dulles airport; breezed thru immigration; as Business Class passengers or baggage was delivered almost 90 minutes after landing; air tags indicated the bags were just near the carousel but the unhelpful BA staff - Maria and Ghina refused to give any update - palming it off on some imaginary invisible “manager” despite air tags evidence showing it right there. So about 50-60 passengers waiting and getting infuriatingly impatient for their bags coz one container was not delivered. Finally after much argument by some other passengers Maria condescended to go to the “ramp” and within 5 minutes the baggage was delivered miraculously. Question is why couldn’t she have done it one hour earlier ? Poor poor experience once again on Business Class BA.

Poor service, antiquated plane with 2-3-2. B-class config upstairs. Tight and not comfortable—not what I expected for paying B-class! AND my bag didn’t make the transfer, bag will be delivered the day after it lands!

Cheap Flight Fares would not provide booking info. I canceled the reservation and we arbitrated with American Express. They provided erroneous info to Amex and it was determined that C.F.F. deserved the price of the ticket. Worse experience I've ever had.

Seating space is appalling. Seats and all surrounding area in "Economy" is built for individuals shorter than 4' 10" and below 120 lbs. Ridiculous. While I'm not expecting fine dining, the food was the worst airplane food that I can recall.

I appreciated a meal on the shorter flight. It was slightly delayed with no announcement but I was able to determine what was happening.

Very comfortable flight. I appreciate the announcements were also in English.

I don't think there were entertainment options (short flight) - which is why I gave the 'ok' sign. Didn't make a diff in my flight experience either way, however

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.

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Cabin class types available on flights to India

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