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Cheap Flights to India

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New Delhi
New Delhi2 stops£373
Mumbai
Mumbai2 stops£390
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad2 stops£426
Kochi
Kochi2 stops£410
Hyderabad
Hyderabad2 stops£415
Bengaluru
Bengaluru1 stop£379
Amritsar
Amritsar3 stops£430
Chennai
Chennai3 stops£402
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram2 stops£431
Kolkata
Kolkata2 stops£432
Kozhikode
Kozhikode3 stops£412
Chandigarh
Chandigarh1 stop£442
Bhuj
Bhuj1 stop£559
Vadodara
Vadodara1 stop£434
Lucknow
Lucknow3 stops£414
Pune
Pune2 stops£381
New Delhi
New Delhi2 stops£373
Mumbai
Mumbai2 stops£390
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad2 stops£426
Kochi
Kochi2 stops£410
Hyderabad
Hyderabad2 stops£415
Bengaluru
Bengaluru1 stop£379
Amritsar
Amritsar3 stops£430
Chennai
Chennai3 stops£402
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram2 stops£431
Kolkata
Kolkata2 stops£432
Kozhikode
Kozhikode3 stops£412
Chandigarh
Chandigarh1 stop£442
Bhuj
Bhuj1 stop£559
Vadodara
Vadodara1 stop£434
Lucknow
Lucknow3 stops£414
Pune
Pune2 stops£381

Book Cheap India Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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 to India

Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
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13:10 - 01:10
LGW
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BOM
30h 30m2 stops
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21:25 - 23:55
BOM
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LGW
32h 00m2 stops
£390Multiple Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
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12:45 - 14:15
STN
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BOM
20h 00m2 stops
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05:15 - 13:50
BOM
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STN
14h 05m1 stop
£390Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
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21:05 - 20:05
LHR
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BOM
17h 30m1 stop
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06:25 - 11:05
BOM
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LHR
10h 10mdirect
£390Air India
Sun, 18 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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21:05 - 21:05
LHR
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BOM
18h 30m1 stop
Air India Logo
17:30 - 19:30
BOM
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LHR
31h 30m1 stop
£391Air India
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
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09:30 - 05:10
LHR
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BOM
14h 10m1 stop
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21:45 - 15:20
BOM
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LHR
22h 05m1 stop
£393Gulf Air
Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 10 Mar
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21:30 - 12:15
LHR
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BOM
9h 15mdirect
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14:45 - 19:20
BOM
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LHR
10h 05mdirect
£393IndiGo
Sun, 8 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
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10:35 - 20:30
LGW
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BOM
28h 25m1 stop
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06:30 - 06:20
BOM
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LGW
29h 20m1 stop
£394Gulf Air
Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 16 Mar
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13:55 - 08:35
LHR
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BLR
13h 10m1 stop
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09:35 - 12:05
BLR
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LHR
32h 00m1 stop
£401Etihad Airways
Sun, 8 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar
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20:55 - 08:35
LHR
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BLR
30h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:35 - 14:30
BLR
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LHR
34h 25m1 stop
£403Etihad Airways
Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
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21:30 - 19:15
LHR
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DEL
16h 15m1 stop
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10:30 - 15:45
DEL
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LHR
10h 45mdirect
£413IndiGo
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to India

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to India to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to India?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to India from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Bengaluru, at £363 return. The most popular route is Birmingham (BHX) to New Delhi (DEL) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £367.

How much is a flight to India?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to India from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to India costs £561 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £239 for the route Manchester (MAN) to Mumbai (BOM). The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to Bengaluru which costs £586 on average, and Manchester to Mumbai, which costs £507 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to India?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom to India is October, when tickets cost £558 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £879 and £826 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to India?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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 the United Kingdom to India, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in India?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in India is Kochi Airport (COK), with an average flight price of £340.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to India

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£265
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bengaluru (Bangalore)

FAQs - booking India flights

  • Are there direct flights to India?

    It depends which city you are flying to, but Air India and Virgin Air operate direct flights to New Delhi from London Heathrow (LHR) and British Airways have non-stop flights to Mumbai.

  • Can I carry duty free alcohol into India?

    As it is forbidden to consume alcohol in some states in India, visitors who want to enjoy their favourite alcoholic beverage at sundown will be glad to know that if you are a non-resident, it is possible to take up to two litres of duty-free alcohol into the country. You can purchase this at your airport of departure or carry it in hold luggage if it has been purchased before you check in for your flight.

  • Where should I fly to in India if I want to see the Taj Mahal?

    If you are going to see the Taj Mahal, you will need to get to the city of Agra. From the UK, it is advisable to book a flight into New Delhi and then arrange to take public transport from New Delhi to Agra.

  • I am only going to visit Goa, what is the best airport to use?

    Goa has an airport that operates international flights during peak tourist times. However, as the airport is set up to receive mainly domestic flights, it might be more practical to fly into Mumbai and catch one of the many connecting flights to Goa.

  • Can I fly indirectly to India at a better rate?

    You can find cheap flights to India that stop over for plane changes out of most UK airports. These indirect flights often offer better value for money, particularly those that make two stopovers. As a good example, you can book a combination flight from Heathrow (LHR) with Wizz Air, changing aircraft in Bucharest (OTP) and then again in Abu Dhabi (AUH), where you'll switch to GoFirst. You'll land at New Delhi Airport (DEL).

  • Are there airlines flying to India that produce less CO2?

    KLM makes a very good choice if you're environmentally conscious and want to reduce your carbon footprint when flying to India. The airline saves more than 50% in carbon emissions on most of its flights. Lufthansa and British Airways come next in line, reducing carbon emissions by about 48% and 47%, respectively.

  • Are child seats mandatory in India?

    India has no laws mandating that young children need to travel in child seats, but it's a very good idea to hire one as a bookable extra if you're going to be driving around one of the larger cities like New Delhi or Mumbai. India's traffic conditions can be hectic, so you can expect to have to make sudden stops quite often. It pays to make sure your children are safely restrained.You can book these at the airport car hire desks through KAYAK.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom to India.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom to India up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to India?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to India is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £553. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are £595 on average.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to India is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £567 on average. On average, there is no price difference when choosing to fly in the morning or the evening on this flight route. The most expensive time of day to fly to India is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £586.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to India

  • Looking for cheap airfare to India? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to India for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to India from London Gatwick £604, from Birmingham £777, from London Heathrow £965
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest India flight deals.
  • India has several international airports that provide onward connections to other destinations. Mumbai is a good central hub that has flight connections to both the north and south of the country. You could consider flights into New Delhi if your visit is focused mainly on the northern part of India or Chennai if you want to explore the southern part of the country.
  • If you are looking at flights to India so you can visit some of the less touristic states in the northeast of the country, you could consider flying into Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata. From here, you can take domestic flights to airports such as Pakyong (PYG), Jorhat (JRH) or Dimapur (DMU), and make your way into the mountainous states of Sikkim, Assam and Nagaland.
  • For visitors wanting to spend time in Kerala, there are two main cities with airports – Kochi and Trivandrum. If you want to spend your time at the beach, then Trivandrum Airport (TRV) is the best airport to fly into and Cochin Airport (COK) in Kochi will give you access to other areas of interest. From the UK, it is advisable to first fly into Bengaluru or Chennai and then take a domestic flight to one of these two airports in Kerala.
  • Visas are required for all visitors to India and it is necessary to obtain the visa before you fly. It is possible to obtain an e-Visa, which is valid for 60 days and can only be used for purposes of tourism, business, medical visits or visiting family. In order to obtain this e-Visa, UK passport holders will need to have a passport that is valid for 6 months after entering India and has two blank pages in it.
  • As visitors cannot enter India carrying Indian Rupees, it is necessary to have organised your currency requirements before you travel. It is possible to take foreign currency cash into the country, which you can then change at a bureau de change (each international airport has currency desks) into the local currency.
  • You'll find cheap flights to India that leave from most of the major cities in the UK, including those in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The majority of flights originate from any one of London's airports, so you can choose any of them, depending where you're coming from.
  • To help you find cheap flights to India, use the filters on the KAYAK live flight schedules. On this route there's a very cost-effective direct flight from London Heathrow (LHR) to Indira Gandhi New Delhi Airport (DEL) on Virgin Atlantic.
  • Instead of using public transport in Indian cities, it's a better idea to organise a hire car. This is equally true whether you're staying in an urban area or planning to go sightseeing in the countryside. It will give you all the independence you need.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to India

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom 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 678 reviews
7.6Entertainment
7.3Comfort
6.9Food
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
Airline reviews

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

10.0 ExcellentRanj, Nov 2025
DEL - LHR
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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

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

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

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

More leg space than other flights, but *maybe* narrower seats

In Colombo when I-drop my baggage Sri Lanka air line crew not polite way talk very rude

The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Late. And service was very slow - passengers sat for well over an hour with dirty trays etc surrounding them

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

I like everything about British Airways. Excellence. Perfect. Exquisite service.

The plane was dirty the food was awful and the boarding process took too long

Everything. Employees offered to help me because I had to use a cane.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

The business class seating arrangement for LHR to MAA was very uncomfortable. The movie options were terrible.

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

Bad weather in Amritsar cancelled the flight while we were at the gate in Delhi but the ground crew took good care of us and exceeded our expectations. Once on the plane, we enjoyed the best experience we’ve had on any flight in years. Their customer support was also impressively quick to answer and immediately helpful.

Unnecessary delays & Gate changes, so much inconvenience after 15-16 hours flight

Needs lots of improvement starting from crew/staff attitude, cleanliness, better quality food & in flight amenities.

Old and filthy aircraft Boarding was free for all with no zones

Very old and ill maintained flights. Seats didn’t have proper cushioning. The entertainment system was a joke. That’s the least one can expect from a 19 hour long flight.

Flight was delayed in phases from 84ppm to 2am. And at 2am it was cancelled. Only refund option provided and no stay was provided. Poor communication throughout and shameless behaviour from the airline with no regard for seniors citizens and those travelling with children.

Poor entertainment. Charging station was broken, not clean washrooms, 6hrs delay , no apologies given

Very bad experience luggage never made to destination no help form airlines staff aircraft was old crappy forts staff service bad airlines staff

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