Cheap Flights from London Heathrow to Indira Gandhi International

Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know

• Around 8 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.

• New Delhi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes New Delhi five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.

• Every week, there are 72 London Heathrow Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights. The earliest flight leaves at 08:45 and the last is at 22:20.

• Leave enough time to catch your LHR to DEL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

• During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.

• You can travel nonstop to New Delhi, India. Take to the skies with one of these airlines offering direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport:

  • Air India

  • British Airways

  • Virgin Atlantic

• The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air India.

• Virgin Atlantic is the most punctual carrier that operates LHR to DEL flights, with 77.31% of its services arriving on schedule.

• We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LHR and DEL include:

  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

  • Frankfurt Airport

  • Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

• The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is R 5,128. A round-trip fare right now is R 8,186. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

• Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to DEL.

• April is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

• You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LHR to DEL.

• Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

• When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

• Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

• The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.

• Need a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4

  • Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4

  • Crowne Plaza London Heathrow T4, an IHG Hotel

Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

• The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DEL instead:

  • Lemon Tree Premier, Delhi Airport

  • Roseate House New Delhi

  • The Umrao

• Travel at your own pace with an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and see more of New Delhi and beyond.

• For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks before you set off.

Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi

• Indira Gandhi International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of New Delhi. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.

• It'll take around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

• It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit New Delhi. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

• The warmest month in New Delhi is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

• If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to DEL in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.

Explore more of India

• You've seen New Delhi, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Journey about 3 kilometres west to Delhi to check off its popular sights. From Naqqar Khana to Sita ram park and JU Park-2, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

• Kanpur is another must-experience destination in India and is around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. No journey is complete without a visit to Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.