Question 1

How long is the flight from London Heathrow to Delhi?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London Heathrow to Delhi typically takes around 9 hours 40 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 27 hours 50 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London Heathrow to Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London Heathrow to Delhi, with an average of around 7 to 8 flights per day, operated by, among others, Air India, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London Heathrow to Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Delhi are operated by, among others, Air India, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. These services take you to Delhi without any stops, making them particularly handy for short breaks or weekend trips. It is still worth comparing departure times and airline policies, as baggage rules and additional charges can vary.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from London Heathrow to Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Delhi operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from London Heathrow to Delhi?

Accepted Answer

From London Heathrow to Delhi there are on average around 7 to 8 flights per day. This usually means you have a good choice of departure times. Particularly if you are flexible, you can easily compare times, prices and airlines.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London Heathrow to Delhi?

Accepted Answer

From London Heathrow to Delhi there are around 51 to 52 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London Heathrow to Delhi depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London Heathrow to Delhi usually departs at 08:45. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Delhi.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London Heathrow to Delhi depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London Heathrow to Delhi usually departs at 22:00. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

Question 9

Which airline is most commonly chosen for flights from London Heathrow to Delhi?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London Heathrow to Delhi, offers from Air India, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways are chosen most frequently. This reflects which airlines have been particularly popular with users on this route over the past year. Whether an airline suits you also depends on price, flight times, baggage and possible stopovers.

Question 10

In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from London Heathrow to Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Flights from London Heathrow to Delhi are most frequently searched for travel in January, March and November. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more choice or cheaper connections.

Question 11

Which departure days are most popular for flights from London Heathrow to Delhi?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London Heathrow to Delhi, departures on Thursday, Saturday and Wednesday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or cheaper offers.

Question 12

How long is the typical stay on trips from London Heathrow to Delhi?

Accepted Answer

For trips from London Heathrow to Delhi, stays of 17, 21 and 36 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.

Question 13

In which months are flights from London Heathrow to Delhi cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Based on analysed offers, February, January and October tend to be among the cheaper travel months for flights from London Heathrow to Delhi. This does not mean every flight in these months is automatically cheap. It is best to compare different departure days to find suitable offers.

Question 14

Which airports near London Heathrow are frequently used for flights to Delhi?

Accepted Answer

As well as London Heathrow airport, users also frequently search for flights from Manchester and Birmingham to Delhi. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Do also check how accessible each airport is for you.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Heathrow Delhi	Outbound 21/07/26 1 Stopover (WAW) LO0282, LO0071 12h 05min	Return -	Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT		£407
London Heathrow Delhi	Outbound 18/08/26 1 Stopover (JED) SV0118, SV0758 15h 45min	Return 22/09/26 1 Stopover (RUH) SV0761, SV0111 17h 30min	Saudi Arabian Airlines	?	£438
Best option London Heathrow Delhi	Outbound 04/01/27 direct VS0302 08h 30min	Return 06/02/27 direct VS0303 10h 00min	Virgin Atlantic Airways		£530
London Heathrow Delhi	Outbound 30/09/26 1 Stopover (BAH) GF0006, GF0134 18h 20min	Return 16/10/26 1 Stopover (BAH) GF0131, GF0003 14h 55min	Gulf Air		£439
London Heathrow Delhi Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 15/12/26 1 Stopover (TAS) HY0202, HY0423 12h 00min	Return 29/12/26 1 Stopover (HEL) AY0122, AY1337 14h 40min	Uzbekistan Airways		£837
London Heathrow Delhi	Outbound 30/09/26 1 Stopover (BAH) GF0006, GF0134 18h 20min	Return 16/10/26 1 Stopover (BAH) GF0131, GF0003 14h 55min	Gulf Air	?	£438
London Heathrow Delhi	Outbound 31/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0068, EY0214 11h 55min	Return 28/09/26 1 Stopover (KWI) KU0382, KU0101 16h 15min	Etihad Airways		£461
London Heathrow Delhi	Outbound 28/02/27 1 Stopover (KWI) KU0104, KU0383 12h 00min	Return 03/03/27 1 Stopover (KWI) KU0384, KU0101 14h 00min	Kuwait Airways		£491
London Heathrow Delhi	Outbound 04/01/27 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0345, LX0146 12h 45min	Return 06/02/27 1 Stopover (KWI) KU0382, KU0101 16h 15min	Swiss International Air Lines		£499
London Heathrow Delhi	Outbound 04/01/27 1 Stopover (MUC) LH4203, LH0762 12h 00min	Return 06/02/27 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0147, LX0332 16h 45min	Lufthansa		£526

Cheapest outbound flight from	£406.22
Outbound and return from	£437.09
Flight duration	min. 08:10 / max. 08:45
Return flight duration	min. 09:25/ max. 09:45
Distance	6739 km
Flights per week	48
Departure airport	Airport London Heathrow (LHR)
Arrival airport	Airport Delhi Indira Gandhi (DEL)
Destination country	Flights to India
City-Code - Arrival airport	London - Delhi Indira Gandhi
Departure airport - Destination country	London Heathrow - India

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