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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to India from £262

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — DEL
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to India
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to India. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 April 2026.

Sun 19/420:45
LHR
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BLR
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/404:35
BLR
-
LHR
1 stop15h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4£395
Sun 19/409:15
LHR
-
BLR
1 stop13h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 28/404:35
BLR
-
LHR
1 stop13h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4£396
Wed 15/421:10
LHR
-
BLR
1 stop12h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/510:00
BLR
-
LHR
1 stop25h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3£398
Mon 18/520:45
LHR
-
BLR
1 stop31h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sat 23/510:00
BLR
-
LHR
1 stop25h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3£399
Wed 15/409:15
LHR
-
BLR
1 stop13h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 6/510:00
BLR
-
LHR
1 stop13h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3£399
Fri 24/414:50
LHR
-
BLR
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/510:00
BLR
-
LHR
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4£400
Thu 16/409:15
LHR
-
BLR
1 stop13h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/622:15
BLR
-
LHR
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3£401
Thu 14/514:45
LHR
-
BLR
1 stop13h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 26/504:35
BLR
-
LHR
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3£402
Tue 14/420:45
LHR
-
BLR
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 28/422:15
BLR
-
LHR
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3£402
Thu 30/420:45
LHR
-
BLR
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 14/516:55
BLR
-
LHR
1 stop24h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4£403
Fri 1/510:00
LHR
-
BLR
1 stop14h 25m
Gulf Air
Tue 2/622:20
BLR
-
LHR
1 stop13h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 1/4£404
Tue 5/514:40
LHR
-
BOM
1 stop14h 15m
SAUDIA
Mon 11/511:00
BOM
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LHR
1 stop14h 00m
SAUDIA
Deal found 31/3£408

Find flight deals from Heathrow to India

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Heathrow to India flight deals. Data was last updated 4 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£395

One-way from

£262

Popular in

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

£569

Good round-trip deal

£479 or less

Good one-way deal

£306 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • London to India
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SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 00m total
  • London to India
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to India that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to India that are best for you.

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LondonBengaluru

LHR - BLR

LHRBLR

London Heathrow

Mon 4/5

14:45-08:45

1 stop13h 30m

Bengaluru Intl

Wed 20/5

10:00-15:05

1 stop33h 35m

£402

LondonHyderabad

LHR - HYD

LHRHYD

London Heathrow

Wed 22/4

14:50-19:40

1 stop24h 20m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Mon 27/4

04:30-13:30

1 stop13h 30m

£446

LondonHyderabad

LHR - HYD

LHRHYD

London Heathrow

Wed 3/6

21:45-02:45

1 stop24h 30m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Thu 2/7

04:30-18:45

1 stop18h 45m

£446

LondonHyderabad

LHR - HYD

LHRHYD

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

20:50-02:45

1 stop25h 25m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Thu 2/7

04:30-12:45

1 stop12h 45m

£446

LondonAhmedabad

LHR - AMD

LHRAMD

London Heathrow

Tue 5/5

20:45-04:25

1 stop27h 10m

Ahmedabad

Sun 10/5

05:40-07:00

1 stop29h 50m

£474

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Fri 15/5

14:45-15:05

1 stop19h 50m

Chennai

Mon 8/6

16:05-07:00

1 stop19h 25m

£474

LondonAhmedabad

LHR - AMD

LHRAMD

London Heathrow

Tue 9/6

09:30-04:25

1 stop14h 25m

Ahmedabad

Mon 22/6

03:00-13:15

1 stop14h 45m

£493

LondonNew Delhi

LHR - DEL

LHRDEL

London Heathrow

Thu 7/5

22:05-04:05

1 stop25h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 26/5

04:55-06:55

1 stop30h 30m

£496

LondonMumbai

LHR - BOM

LHRBOM

London Heathrow

Tue 22/9

07:05-04:30

2 stops16h 55m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 14/10

06:30-21:35

2 stops19h 35m

£498

LondonMumbai

LHR - BOM

LHRBOM

London Heathrow

Sat 20/6

06:40-04:30

1 stop17h 20m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 29/7

06:30-18:30

1 stop16h 30m

£502

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to India

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to India from Heathrow with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to India

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to India?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to India (average of £346). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to India in July is currently the most expensive (average of £430). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to IN?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to India. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 April 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to India in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to India?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to India. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to India flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to India

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to India. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 April 2026.

The most flights from LHR to IN0 are scheduled on a Saturday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How often are flights from London to India delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between London and India have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to India flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to India flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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 4 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,Etihad Airways, andGulf Air from London Heathrow Airport to India to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
685 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
685 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
685 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,429 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
685 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
231 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
685 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,847 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
685 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,970 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
685 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to India. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports serve Heathrow to India flights?

    If you’re catching a flight to India from Heathrow you’ll depart from the UK’s busiest airport, London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It’s about 16 miles from the centre of London, and is roughly a 35-min drive along the M4 and then the A4. The fastest way to get there, however, is to take the Heathrow Express train, which leaves from London’s Paddington Station. You’ll land at one of three main airports in India, with most flights landing at Indira Gandhi International in New Delhi (DEL). This is India’s principal international airport, and consequently it’s busiest. Other main destinations on the route are Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

  • Which airlines fly directly from Heathrow to India?

    Most of the routes between Heathrow and India require at least one step over en route, with many requiring two or more. However you will be able to find a few direct flights, all of which are operated by Air India, landing at New Delhi Indira Gandhi. These are obviously the quickest flights, and will only take you about 9h, compared to up to 25h for a two-stop flight. A couple of them will only have you travelling for 8h, so these are well-worth booking through Cheapflights. You’ll also be pleased to know that these faster, direct flights can often even offer better value for money than the longer, indirect ones.

  • What are the stopover options between Heathrow to India?

    Air India operates several one-stop flights, which stop over at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport before flying on to New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International. Or you can catch a Qatar Airways flight that will stop over at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH), before flying on to Indira Gandhi International. Another optional route is flown by Japan Airlines, stopping over at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), before flying to New Delhi. You can also catch a Gulf Air flight, which will stop over at Manama Bahrain International (BAH). The most common two-stop route available will see you departing London Heathrow Airport on Lufthansa, landing at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and flying on to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International for a change to IndiGo for the last leg to Chennai International.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Heathrow to India?

    As a UK citizen you’ll need to get a visa to enter India. This can be a physical visa or an e-visa, which you can apply for online. You’ll need to make sure that your passport will still be valid for at least 180 days after you enter India, and that it has at least two blank pages to accommodate the visa. Also note that India only accepts machine-readable passports.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to India?

    Departing from London Heathrow Airport to India will take you 13h 30m. London Heathrow Airport and India are separated by a distance of 4996 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to India one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £197 on SAUDIA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from £207 and SWISS from £226 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London Heathrow Airport to India?

    The most popular route from London Heathrow Airport to India is London Heathrow - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. You may also consider London Heathrow - Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl or London Heathrow - Bengaluru Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to India?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to India consider choosing Vietnam Airlines (91%), Delta (91%) or Virgin Atlantic (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to India?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to India? While on average our users pay £953, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £293. The most popular route (London Heathrow - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl), is priced around £405.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to India that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to India flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to India?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to India.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to India?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to India by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to India?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to India (average of £346). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to India in July is currently the most expensive (average of £430). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to India

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to India. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£162Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Royal JordanianCheapest£173Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£210Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapest£248Average£479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Azerbaijan AirlinesCheapest£265Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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ITA AirwaysCheapest£268Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SAUDIACheapest£279Average£463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Air FranceCheapest£306Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£310Average£500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£326Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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