Travelling from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can take off on adventures. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Expect to be in the air for 8 hours 32 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in New Delhi. The city operates in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the most popular route. There are 72 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Vistara at 22:20. Go for the first LHR to DEL departure operated by Air India at 08:45 if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from London to DEL. As a general rule, 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 well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) can be booked from this terminal.
Well-known airlines that have direct flights from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport out of LHR include:
We make it simple to find a flight from London to DEL with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and DEL include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can reserve a direct flight from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) out of this hub.
When jetting off from LGW, you'll have a choice of airlines that offer direct flights from London to DEL. Reach cruising altitude with one of these carriers:
Break up your flight from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and DEL are:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to DEL:
About Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you have a late flight from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near DEL:
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
From Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Pick up a one-way ticket from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport from Rs57,052 or travel return from just Rs130,476. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
To secure cheap tickets from London to DEL, book your journey 7 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
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The best time to fly from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to New Delhi. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in July. This is the busiest month for flights from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Before booking a flight from London to DEL, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in New Delhi, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 43ºC.
Travel in January if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 22ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
More about New Delhi
After locking in your flight from London to Indira Gandhi International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring New Delhi:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. India Gate, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Jantar Mantar are top attractions which should be on every New Delhi itinerary.
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