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

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 10:52
• Latest: departs at 14:50 and lands at 01:37.

The flight takes about 10h 47m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from New Delhi to London takes 10h 47m, 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 New Delhi to London range from £508 to £666, with an average of £577 over the past 12 months. Anything below £508 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the £577 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £430 return via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD), compared with £597 for direct.

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

• British Airways: 94% on time
• Virgin Atlantic: 94% on time
• IndiGo: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £52–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to London flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 22%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from New Delhi to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £189, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• U-Save

Flights from New Delhi to London usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and may arrive at 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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 New Delhi to London route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 33m.

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from New Delhi to London. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £563 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £615, a difference of £52.

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

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

• Air India
• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 56m, compared to 12h 19m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 12h 21m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

London is 5 hours behind New Delhi (British Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New Delhi to London flights:

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

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
• IndiGo: 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.

There are several options if you want to fly direct from New Delhi to London. Most direct flights from New Delhi fly to London Heathrow. You can fly to Heathrow from New Delhi with airlines such as British Airways, Air India, Virgin Atlantic, and Vistara. When you fly to London Gatwick, you will usually have to make one stopover during your flight. Meanwhile, flights to London Stansted, London City, and London Luton generally involve two or three stopovers before you touch down in London.

Travelling with a young family? You will find a children’s play area in Terminal 3. This area is conveniently located beside the Terminal 3 food court so parents can grab a bite to eat while their children play. You can also borrow a free pram from one of the airport’s information desks to help your transit through the airport run smoothly.

On-site accommodation is available at all five of London’s airports. If you are landing at Heathrow, you can stay at the Hilton Garden Inn, which is directly connected to Terminal 2. You can also choose to stay at the Aerotel London Heathrow, which is located inside Terminal 3. At Gatwick Airport, you can stay at Yotel, which is connected to Gatwick’s South Terminal, or at the Hampton by Hilton, which is just a few minutes’ walk from Gatwick’s North Terminal.

All five of London’s major airports are well connected to the city centre by rail. From London Heathrow, you can take the train from stations located in any of the main terminals and arrive in the city centre in around 30min. Tickets usually cost around £20-30. You can also take the train from London Gatwick from the station located at Gatwick’s South Terminal. This journey also takes around 30min and prices are equivalent across London train services.

If you are departing early in the morning, you could stay at a hotel close to the terminal. For instance, Hotel Belwood Delhi Airport is only a quick car journey from the airport and has a 24/7 reception desk and an alarm clock, so you don’t sleep in.

When you land at Heathrow Airport, you will find there are lots of car hire agencies to choose from once you’ve passed through immigration. For example, you can visit airport terminal branches, such as Surprice Car Rental, or you can get a free shuttle to nearby providers, such as Green Motion and Hertz.

You can lower your carbon footprint on this route by choosing a flight from New Delhi Airport to Heathrow Airport that emits fewer carbon emissions. For example, if you fly with Air India, your flight will emit about 66% less CO2 during the journey compared to that of the industry standard.

If you are travelling to London for business, you may want to do some work on the flight. There are airlines, such as British Airways, that provide you with Wi-Fi during the journey, so you can say connected throughout.