Cheap flights to India from £326

Flights from London to Goa: 13 hours 30 minutes Flights from Manchester to Mumbai: 8 hours 50 minutes Flights from Birmingham to New Delhi: 7 hours 55 minutes Flights from Glasgow to Goa: 15 hours 45 minutes

The airlines that operate flights to India depend on exactly where you want to go in the country but the main ones are Jet Airways, Air India, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. Which airline provides the cheapest flights to India depend on the dates and if any festivals are happening so once you’ve settled on a date compare a few airlines and see which appeals most to you. British Airways offer complimentary food and drinks on all of their flights so they could be a good choice but the prices will vary a lot.

Goa Airport: Most high-standard hotels provide airport transfers to and from the airport so check with your hotel before booking to see if this is included. Failing that your best option is a pre-paid taxi booth outside of the airport. Make sure to use the pre-paid booth to avoid being ripped off. You can get buses to the city centre but they are very irregular and always overcrowded making the journey extremely uncomfortable. There is also a train station 1km out of the airport, so this is an option if your hotel doesn’t offer you a free transfer and the price of a taxi puts you off. New Delhi Airport: The easiest and most convenient method of transport is to jump on the new airport express. It runs from 04:30am until 11:30pm and takes around 25 minutes to get into the heart of the city. You can also opt for a taxi from outside of the airport although it will cost you a lot more and take longer. Taxis can be a good option though if you have a lot of baggage or if there are a few of you to split the fare. Mumbai Airport: Taxis are your best option to get into the city. Make sure to pick a pre-paid taxi though as opposed to the metered ones to make sure you don’t end up paying a lot more than you need to. Bus services are available but they aren’t direct. There are routes that take you to the train station although it is quite simply easier to jump into a pre-paid taxi. There are trains available and they are the quickest way to get you into the city however you’ll need to get a bus to the train station beforehand.

New Delhi makes the list of the top 10 quirky museums so if you find yourself visiting make sure to read this post first. When you go to Goa try to time it with the San Joao Festival to enjoy a cultural celebration. Check this post out to know exactly where to find the best street food in Mumbai!

Flights to India have seen a 37% increase in demand compared to the previous year.