Capital
DEL
Delhi
Direct from London · Golden Triangle · Connections across India
~9hnon-stop from London Heathrow
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Flights to
India
Family visits, weddings, Goa beaches or the Golden Triangle: we compare direct and one-stop fares to every major Indian city.
- Flight timeAbout 9 hours direct
- Time difference5.5 hours ahead of GMT
- Main airportsDEL · BOM · ATQ · GOX
- CurrencyIndian rupee (INR)
- Peak seasonDecember and Diwali
Flights to India from the UK
Where you can land
From Delhi and Mumbai to Amritsar, Ahmedabad and Goa, we find the airport closest to where you are going.
Capital
DEL
Direct
BOM
Mumbai
Direct from London · Gateway of India · Business and family
~9h 30mnon-stop from London Heathrow
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Punjab
ATQ
Amritsar
One stop from the UK · Golden Temple · Close to Jalandhar
1 stopwe find the best route
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Beach
GOX
More places to visit
Fly into one of the main airports, then take a short domestic flight or travel on by road.
- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kochi
- Kolkata
Flight options
Compare flights to India
Sample return fares from the UK. Open any flight for baggage and onboard details, then get a quote and we'll confirm exact times for your dates.
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Outbound
LHREvening departure
About 9hDirect
DELDelhi
Return
DELEarly morning departure
About 10hDirect
LHRLondon Heathrow
- Airline
- British Airways
- Route
- London Heathrow to Delhi and back
- Change of plane
- None, direct both ways
- Checked baggage
- 23kg
- On board
- Meals included
- Fare rules
- Changes, refunds and seats depend on the fare. We confirm them in your quote.
Outbound
LHRMorning departure
About 9h 30mDirect
BOMMumbai
Return
BOMNight departure
About 10h 30mDirect
LHRLondon Heathrow
- Airline
- Virgin Atlantic
- Route
- London Heathrow to Mumbai and back
- Change of plane
- None, direct both ways
- Checked baggage
- 23kg
- On board
- Meals included
- Fare rules
- Changes, refunds and seats depend on the fare. We confirm them in your quote.
Outbound
LHRMorning departure
About 11h1 stop, Abu Dhabi
BOMMumbai
Return
BOMNight departure
About 11h 30m1 stop, Abu Dhabi
LHRLondon Heathrow
- Airline
- Etihad Airways
- Route
- London Heathrow to Mumbai and back
- Change in
- Abu Dhabi, one change of plane each way
- Checked baggage
- 2 x 23kg
- On board
- Meals included
- Fare rules
- Changes, refunds and seats depend on the fare. We confirm them in your quote.
Outbound
MANAfternoon departure
About 12h1 stop, Dubai
DELDelhi
Return
DELEarly morning departure
About 12h 30m1 stop, Dubai
MANManchester
- Airline
- Emirates
- Route
- Manchester to Delhi and back
- Change in
- Dubai, one change of plane each way
- Checked baggage
- 2 x 23kg
- On board
- Meals and Wi-Fi
- Fare rules
- Changes, refunds and seats depend on the fare. We confirm them in your quote.
Outbound
LHREvening departure
About 12h1 stop, Doha
GOXGoa
Return
GOXNight departure
About 12h 30m1 stop, Doha
LHRLondon Heathrow
- Airline
- Qatar Airways
- Route
- London Heathrow to Goa and back
- Change in
- Doha, one change of plane each way
- Checked baggage
- 2 x 23kg
- On board
- Meals and Wi-Fi
- Fare rules
- Changes, refunds and seats depend on the fare. We confirm them in your quote.
Outbound
BHXAfternoon departure
About 11h 30m1 stop, Istanbul
DELDelhi
Return
DELEarly morning departure
About 12h1 stop, Istanbul
BHXBirmingham
- Airline
- Turkish Airlines
- Route
- Birmingham to Delhi and back
- Change in
- Istanbul, one change of plane each way
- Checked baggage
- 2 x 23kg
- On board
- Meals included
- Fare rules
- Changes, refunds and seats depend on the fare. We confirm them in your quote.
Sample fares are per person, return, in economy, and change with dates and availability. Journey times are approximate. Baggage and fare rules vary by airline and are confirmed in your quote.
Airlines
Who flies to India
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly direct, and Gulf and Turkish airlines connect with generous baggage.
Plan ahead
When to book
Diwali, December and the summer holidays are the busiest. February, March and September are often better value.
Typical demand by month, UK to India
- Quiet
- Steady
- Busy
- Peak
- Diwali
- Wedding season
- UK school holidays
- Independence Day
A guide based on past years. Ramadan, Eid and other festivals move each year, so we check your exact dates.
Flights from the UK to India
There are direct flights from London to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and other cities, taking around nine to ten hours. From Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports, one-stop routes through the Gulf are often the most convenient.
For Punjab, flying into Amritsar saves a long drive from Delhi. For Gujarat, Ahmedabad is the best choice. We look at the full journey, not just the flight.
Before you book
British passport holders need a visa for India. Apply in good time and check the rules for your passport, or ask us for help.
Book three months ahead for Diwali, Christmas and the summer holidays, when family travel is at its peak.
FAQ
Flights to India
Quick answers about flying from the UK to India: airlines, airports, baggage and the best time to travel.
Still have a question?
Talk to our team about your trip to India. We'll answer it and check fares for your dates.
Ask on WhatsAppAre there direct flights from the UK to India?
Yes. There are direct flights from London to Delhi, Mumbai and other major cities.
What is the best airport for Punjab?
Amritsar is the closest international airport for most of Punjab, with one-stop flights from the UK.
Do I need a visa for India?
Yes, British passport holders need a visa. Check the latest rules before you travel.
When are flights to India cheapest?
February, March and September are often the best value. Diwali, December and summer are the most expensive.
Which airlines fly from the UK to India?
Airlines we often book include British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. We compare them for your dates and explain the baggage and fare rules.
Which UK and India airports can I fly between?
Popular UK departures include London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham. In India, you can fly to Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Amritsar (ATQ), Goa (GOX). We can quote other airports too.
Can I fly into Delhi and home from
Yes. An open-jaw ticket lets you fly into one city and home from another, so you don't have to travel back to where you started. Ask us and we'll price it for your dates.