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Flights to India in 2026

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Cheapest flights to India

Thu 12/1109:30 -
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Thu 19/1121:50 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 26/10£426
Thu 19/1121:40 -
1 stop17h 50m
Tue 1/1205:00 -
1 stop31h 05m
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Sun 8/1121:40 -
1 stop17h 50m
Mon 23/1121:50 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 25/10£429
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1 stop30h 00m
Wed 14/405:45 -
1 stop29h 40m
Deal found 25/10£429
Thu 19/1109:30 -
1 stop13h 15m
Fri 27/1105:00 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 27/10£430
Sun 8/1121:40 -
1 stop25h 05m
Sat 21/1105:00 -
1 stop31h 05m
Deal found 25/10£431

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Return from

£444

One-way from

£270

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

£584

Good round-trip deal

£522 or less

Good one-way deal

£315 or less
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  • 40h 15m total
  • London to New Delhi
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  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • London to India
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LondonNew Delhi

LTN London Luton - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

LTNDEL

London Luton

Sun 22/11

07:50-10:55

1 stop21h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£292

LondonMumbai

LTN London Luton - BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

LTNBOM

London Luton

Sat 5/12

06:50-14:20

3 stops26h 00m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£293

LondonHyderabad

LGW London Gatwick - HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

LGWHYD

London Gatwick

Fri 4/12

06:30-21:05

2 stops33h 05m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£310

LondonBengaluru

LHR London Heathrow - BLR Bengaluru Intl

LHRBLR

London Heathrow

Wed 3/2

21:40-21:00

1 stop17h 50m

Bengaluru Intl

Wed 24/2

05:00-14:45

1 stop15h 15m

£469

LondonMumbai

LHR London Heathrow - BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

LHRBOM

London Heathrow

Sun 15/11

20:05-09:45

1 stop32h 10m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 25/11

10:35-18:25

1 stop13h 20m

£479

LondonMumbai

LHR London Heathrow - BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

LHRBOM

London Heathrow

Tue 12/1

20:05-13:25

1 stop11h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 31/1

10:35-05:55

1 stop24h 50m

£482

LondonNew Delhi

LHR London Heathrow - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

LHRDEL

London Heathrow

Sun 31/1

21:40-20:45

1 stop17h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 8/2

05:40-14:45

1 stop14h 35m

£484

LondonNew Delhi

LHR London Heathrow - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

LHRDEL

London Heathrow

Wed 20/1

21:40-20:45

1 stop17h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 8/2

05:40-14:45

1 stop14h 35m

£501

LondonNew Delhi

LHR London Heathrow - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

LHRDEL

London Heathrow

Wed 13/1

21:40-04:50

1 stop25h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 10/2

05:40-14:45

1 stop14h 35m

£501

LondonBengaluru

LHR London Heathrow - BLR Bengaluru Intl

LHRBLR

London Heathrow

Fri 27/11

09:30-21:00

1 stop30h 00m

Bengaluru Intl

Thu 24/12

21:50-14:45

1 stop22h 25m

£504

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Everything you need to know about your flight to India

How long is the flight to India?

On average, a flight from London to India takes 11 hours 32 minutes. Flights to India from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to India

The most flights from London to India are scheduled on a Wednesday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to India?

The most popular airlines flying from London to India are Air India, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.

Air India
Air India
From £314
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £302
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £282
British Airways
British Airways
From £218

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to India?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to India are IndiGo, Kuwait Airways and Royal Jordanian.

Rainfall in India by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in India ranges from 7.0 - 248.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 248.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit India when rainfall is around 7.0 mm.

Temperature in India by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to India, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 34.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to India?

The best time to book flights to India is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly to India?

Users looking for the lowest fares to India should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular places to fly to in India?

The most popular places in India to fly to are New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi and Hyderabad.

Reviews of airlines servicing India

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,Etihad Airways, andIndiGo to India have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,549 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
580 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,275 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,903 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

FAQs about flying to India

  • Can I find cheaper flights to India if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to India on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to India?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to India.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in India?

    New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in India. One-way flights to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl typically cost £21, while return flights cost around £36.

  • How much is a return flight to India?

    A return flight to India will typically cost around £1,092, however they can be found for as little as £61.

  • Where does the fastest flight to India depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to India, London offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl?

    Yes. New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Tela Suite A Family Hotel-Free Airport Drop is the closest property to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (0.0 mi away from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl).

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