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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£417
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stop£401
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad1 stop£439
Kochi
Kochi1 stop£425
Hyderabad
Hyderabad1 stop£431
Bengaluru
Bengaluru1 stop£396
Amritsar
Amritsardirect£471
Chennai
Chennai1 stop£422
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama2 stops£451
Kolkata
Kolkata1 stop£486
Kozhikode
Kozhikode1 stop£454
Chandigarh
Chandigarh1 stop£464
Vadodara
Vadodara1 stop£479
Jaipur
Jaipur1 stop£519
Lucknow
Lucknow1 stop£373
Coimbatore
Coimbatore1 stop£509
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stop£417
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stop£401
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad1 stop£439
Kochi
Kochi1 stop£425
Hyderabad
Hyderabad1 stop£431
Bengaluru
Bengaluru1 stop£396
Amritsar
Amritsardirect£471
Chennai
Chennai1 stop£422
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama2 stops£451
Kolkata
Kolkata1 stop£486
Kozhikode
Kozhikode1 stop£454
Chandigarh
Chandigarh1 stop£464
Vadodara
Vadodara1 stop£479
Jaipur
Jaipur1 stop£519
Lucknow
Lucknow1 stop£373
Coimbatore
Coimbatore1 stop£509

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, 12 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
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
£396SAUDIA
Thu, 25 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
18:40 - 01:30
LHR
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BOM
26h 20m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:40
BOM
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LHR
16h 10m
1 stop
£401Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 30 Jun - Mon, 3 Aug
Gulf Air Logo
10:00 - 05:10
LHR
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BOM
14h 40m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
06:05 - 15:20
BOM
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LHR
13h 45m
1 stop
£401Gulf Air
Sun, 28 Jun - Mon, 3 Aug
Emirates Logo
21:05 - 17:40
STN
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BOM
16h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
04:25 - 12:55
BOM
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STN
13h 00m
1 stop
£402Emirates
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
Gulf Air Logo
10:00 - 05:10
LHR
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BOM
14h 40m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
06:05 - 06:55
BOM
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LHR
29h 20m
1 stop
£403Gulf Air
Tue, 5 May - Sun, 17 May
Air India Logo
21:05 - 11:25
LHR
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BOM
9h 50mdirect
Air India Logo
10:00 - 20:20
BOM
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LHR
14h 50m
1 stop
£407Air India
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 19 May
Air India Logo
22:10 - 20:05
LHR
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BOM
17h 25m
1 stop
Air India Logo
14:10 - 19:30
BOM
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LHR
9h 50mdirect
£407Air India
Mon, 29 Jun - Tue, 4 Aug
Emirates Logo
21:45 - 14:15
LGW
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BOM
12h 00m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
10:15 - 19:45
BOM
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LGW
14h 00m
1 stop
£407Emirates
Fri, 1 May - Wed, 20 May
Etihad Airways Logo
14:45 - 15:05
LHR
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MAA
19h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 12:45
MAA
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LHR
19h 20m
1 stop
£426Etihad Airways
Sun, 17 May - Mon, 25 May
Etihad Airways Logo
09:30 - 02:45
LHR
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HYD
12h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:30 - 15:05
HYD
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LHR
15h 05m
1 stop
£435Etihad 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 Bengaluru, at £395 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 £413.

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 £573 on average. Morning departures are around 2% 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 £597.

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 £550, 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 £448 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £733 and £640 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 Saturday 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 14% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to India

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£250
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Stansted 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 680 reviews
7.3Comfort
6.9Food
7.7Boarding
7.6Entertainment
8.2Crew
Airline reviews

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

8.0 ExcellentAditya, Feb 2026
LHR - JFK
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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

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

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.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

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.

You will pay for everything and feels like the airplane is old

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

The flight was delayed due to snow in Frankfurt. There wasn't much information from BA or the airport, but Kayak was great and kept me informed of the delay and gate changes.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

No WiFi. No food. 250 ml of water only drink option. No entertainment options. Extremely bare bones flight

Economy seats were good and spacious. Much better than virgin by a mile.

It’s the old style plane with the old Ying Yang seats doesn’t compare to other airlines with newer planes.

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

Very old aircraft. Business class seats don’t work right. No way to get out my tray table. Crew didn’t seem surprised about the aircraft and didn’t have any real answers. Old 777 seems to not have been updated ever.

They rescheduled flight..no customer care to even reach or accommodate

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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.