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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to New Delhi:

• Earliest: departs at 08:45 and lands at 18:05
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 07:20.

The flight takes about 9h 20m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London to New Delhi:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from London to New Delhi takes 9h 20m, covering 4,165 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London to New Delhi range from £480 to £677, with an average of £567 over the past 12 months. Anything below £480 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the £567 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £352 return via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), compared with £579 for direct.

Virgin Atlantic is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to New Delhi flights are:

• Virgin Atlantic: 93% on time
• British Airways: 88% on time
• IndiGo: 66% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 70% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London to New Delhi flights, with 33% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 23%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 22%.

One-way fares from London to New Delhi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £297, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from London to New Delhi may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to New Delhi route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 17m.

One-stop flights from London to New Delhi most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from London to New Delhi. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £545 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £596, a difference of £51.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between London and New Delhi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air India
• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic
• IndiGo

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 11m, compared to 12h 14m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 12h 22m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

New Delhi is 4 hours ahead of London (India Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Karol Bagh, Hauz Khas Market, and Lajpat Nagar Central Market. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to New Delhi flights:

• Air India: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• IndiGo: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.