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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.

You can enhance your comfort during the flight by looking for an airline that provides exclusive cabin classes. For example, Kuwait Airways has business-class cabins for passengers that want a fully reclining seat with more space. This is a great choice if you want to get a good rest during your journey.

Using the KAYAK sort function, you can find flights that emit lower levels of CO2. For example, Air India completes this route releasing about 66% less carbon dioxide than the average airline. This means it releases approximately 545 kg of CO2 per passenger, rather than roughly 1,613 kg.

Once you arrive at one of London’s airports, you can easily get to nearby cities. From London Gatwick (LGW), it’s about 40 minutes to Brighton. From Stansted Airport (STN), it’s around 1h 30min to Norwich, whereas from Heathrow Airport (LHR), it’s approximately 1 hour to Swindon.

There are direct flights between these two cities, but it can be more economical to take an indirect route. Some Air India flights operate this route with stops at Mumbai Airport (BOM). Alternatively, Emirates uses Dubai Airport (DXB) as its transfer airport, as this is the airline's hub.

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; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Air India
• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic
• IndiGo

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).

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

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

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

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.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 61,025 return via Muscat Seeb (MCT), compared with ₹ 76,419 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 6,233–₹ 9,588 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 4% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the New Delhi to London route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 71,726 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 77,767, a difference of ₹ 6,041. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 34 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, London Bridge, and Big Ben. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:55 and lands at 11:21
• Latest: departs at 14:50 and lands at 01:16.

The flight takes about 10h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of ₹ 73,515. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from New Delhi to London takes 10h 26m, covering 10,788 km.

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.

One-way fares from New Delhi to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 25,775, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

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: 85% on time

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 02m, compared to 12h 09m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 12h 15m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around ₹ 667:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around ₹ 807:

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

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around ₹ 1,009:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around ₹ 1,033:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around ₹ 945:

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

Return flights from New Delhi to London range from ₹ 64,335 to ₹ 85,936, with an average of ₹ 73,515 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 64,335 counts as a good deal.