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Flights to India in 2026

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Cheapest flights to India
Explore the most affordable flight options available to India. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 August 2026.

Wed 26/810:40 -
Nonstop8h 55m
Tue 6/1002:05 -
Nonstop9h 45m
Deal found 7/8£439
Tue 25/807:05 -
1 stop17h 30m
Tue 8/909:35 -
2 stops27h 25m
Deal found 4/8£439
Fri 18/910:40 -
1 stop29h 45m
Sat 3/1004:55 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 4/8£439
Fri 28/800:20 -
1 stop24h 15m
Sun 20/909:35 -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 4/8£439
Fri 4/910:40 -
Nonstop8h 55m
Mon 5/1011:10 -
Nonstop9h 35m
Deal found 7/8£439
Thu 3/907:05 -
1 stop17h 30m
Wed 16/909:35 -
2 stops27h 25m
Deal found 4/8£439

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Find the latest flights to India in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 8 August 2026.

Return from

£439

One-way from

£260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£624

Good round-trip deal

£517 or less

Good one-way deal

£308 or less
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  • 26/8-6/10
  • Nonstop
  • 18h 40m total
  • London to New Delhi
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  • 18/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 35m total
  • London to India
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LondonNew Delhi

LTN London Luton - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

LTNDEL

London Luton

Wed 21/10

13:35-18:05

2 stops24h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 11/11

20:05-22:25

3 stops31h 50m

£441

LondonNew Delhi

LTN London Luton - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

LTNDEL

London Luton

Wed 30/9

15:15-15:10

2 stops19h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 5/11

05:40-07:40

3 stops31h 30m

£445

LondonNew Delhi

LGW London Gatwick - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

LGWDEL

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

10:40-20:55

1 stop29h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 24/9

04:55-06:55

1 stop30h 30m

£451

LondonNew Delhi

LTN London Luton - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

LTNDEL

London Luton

Sat 12/9

14:45-18:05

2 stops22h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 30/9

16:10-14:35

2 stops26h 55m

£451

LondonNew Delhi

LTN London Luton - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

LTNDEL

London Luton

Thu 12/11

09:10-02:35

2 stops35h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 24/11

18:30-21:05

2 stops32h 05m

£451

LondonNew Delhi

LTN London Luton - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

LTNDEL

London Luton

Wed 21/10

13:35-18:05

2 stops24h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 10/11

20:55-14:25

2 stops23h 00m

£453

LondonMumbai

LHR London Heathrow - BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

LHRBOM

London Heathrow

Tue 2/2

21:40-20:30

1 stop17h 20m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 15/2

06:20-14:45

1 stop13h 55m

£469

LondonMumbai

LHR London Heathrow - BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

LHRBOM

London Heathrow

Mon 5/10

22:05-05:10

1 stop26h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 18/11

06:20-14:45

1 stop13h 55m

£488

LondonHyderabad

LHR London Heathrow - HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

LHRHYD

London Heathrow

Wed 11/11

09:30-21:05

1 stop30h 05m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/12

05:45-06:35

1 stop30h 20m

£489

LondonAhmedabad

LGW London Gatwick - AMD Ahmedabad

LGWAMD

London Gatwick

Tue 8/9

10:05-04:25

1 stop13h 50m

Ahmedabad

Thu 24/9

05:05-18:35

1 stop18h 00m

£517

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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 17 hours 8 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 Friday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 £311
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £323
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £301
IndiGo
IndiGo
From £59

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

Plan your trip to India by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to India by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 54 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to India. Price data was last updated on 1 August 2026.

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?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to India in the last few years. This data was updated on 8 August 2026.
The most popular places in India to fly to are New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi and Hyderabad.

Reviews of airlines servicing India

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to India. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to India. Reviews last updated 8 August 2026.
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
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

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
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

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
1,500 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

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
583 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

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
8,153 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

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
2,952 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

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, Kuwait Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to India.

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

    Bengaluru Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in India. One-way flights to Bengaluru Intl typically cost £17, while return flights cost around £46.

  • How much is a return flight to India?

    A return flight to India will typically cost around £138, however they can be found for as little as £74.

  • 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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