Question 1

Where can I fly to in India from London?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

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 India. <a href='/flight-routes/London-LON/India-IN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/London-LON/India-IN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

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

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 from London to India with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/London-LON/India-IN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

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

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 from London to India up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/London-LON/India-IN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between London and India?

Accepted Answer

London and India are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are American Airlines (64 flights per week), British Airways (63 flights per week), and Air India (52 flights per week).

Question 8

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

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 9

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to India?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to India were found on Gulf Air (£445) and SAUDIA (£462).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 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 £596.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to India is September, when tickets cost £474 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £731 and £694 respectively.

Question 13

What is the cheapest London to India flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to India from London found in the last 72 hours was to New Delhi, at £496 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 3 days was £496.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 14% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Question 15

Which airlines fly direc between London and India?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 airlines that fly direct from London to India. They are: Air Canada, Air France, Emirates, Air India, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and IndiGo. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Virgin Atlantic at £323 for a return flight to Mumbai (BOM). On average, IndiGo offers the best prices for direct flights between London and India.

Question 16

What’s the earliest departure time from London to India?

Accepted Answer

The earliest flight from London to India departs at 09:45, landing in New Delhi at 00:20.

Question 17

How many flights are there between London and India per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 23 and 25 direct flights that take off from London and land in India, with an average flight time of 9h 40m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening, while the most flights land at New Delhi. Each week, there are 166 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Question 18

How long does a flight from London to India take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a flight to India depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to India from London are to New Delhi, which takes 11h 16m, Mumbai, which takes 11h 37m, and Bengaluru (Bangalore), which takes 12h 05m.

Question 19

What’s the latest departure time from London to India?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from London to India sets off at 21:45 and lands in New Delhi at 12:20.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

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