International flights
Flights from Delhi to London
Landing at Heathrow puts you on the western edge of London, with the city stretching east along the Thames. This route carries students starting a term, families with relatives in Southall, Harrow and Wembley, people travelling for work in finance and technology, and holidaymakers from India's capital. Indira Gandhi International Airport is the only departure point in the search, while London offers a choice: Heathrow is the default, and the other airports listed on this page sit around the edge of the city at different compass points.
Delhi (DEL)London (LHR)
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- Airports in London6airportsLHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY, SEN
- Straight-line distance6,730 kmDEL to LHR
- RouteInternationalIndia to United Kingdom
- Hotels282
- 5-star175
- 4-star58
- 3-star49
About this route
Delhi's side of the trip is straightforward: everything in the search leaves from Indira Gandhi International Airport, south-west of the centre, so your decisions are the dates, the passengers and whether to book a single or a return. Keeping both legs in the same booking makes it easier to change either of them later. London is a different matter. Heathrow is west of the city and the default for this search; Gatwick is to the south in Sussex, Stansted to the north-east in Essex, Luton to the north, London City in the Docklands east of the centre, and Southend out on the Essex coast. Which airport suits you depends on where you are staying: a hotel in the West End or along the river is well placed for Heathrow by road or rail, while south London is easier from Gatwick. Look at the arrival code on each result before you compare prices, because a fare into the wrong side of London can cost you the difference in the taxi. With the flight chosen, AI Concierge lets you add a hotel from the London list and a transfer from whichever airport you land at, and you should check the entry rules for your passport before travelling.
Where to stay in London
4 of the 282 hotels in the catalogue for London. The hotels listed are 19–25 km from LHR.
Aethos Hotel London Shoreditch★★★★★Hotel· Nobu Hotels10-50 Willow Street · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Barfrom₹23,695per night, indicative25 km from LHR
art'otel London Hoxton★★★★★Hotel· Radisson Hotel Group1-3 Rivington Street · Pool · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurantfrom₹21,235per night, indicative25 km from LHR
60 Hyde Park Gate Hotel by Accor, London★★★★★Hotel· Accor60 Hyde Park Gate · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Bar19 km from LHR
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London Kensington, Curio Collection by Hilton★★★★★Hotel· Hilton Worldwide100 Queens Gate · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Bar · Wi-Fifrom₹15,565per night, indicative20 km from LHR- Prices are indicative: the lowest rate found for 2 adults, 1 night on 10 Jan 2027, in INR, checked 10 Nov 2026. Live prices for your dates appear when you search.
Airports in Delhi and London
Departing Delhi
DELIndira Gandhi International AirportMain airport
International Airport · International gateway
Arriving London
LHRLondon Heathrow AirportMain airport
Major International Hub · widest global connectivity
LGWLondon Gatwick Airport
STNStansted Airport
LTNLondon Luton Airport
LCYLondon City Airport
SENLondon Southend Airport
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Delhi to London flights: questions
Which airport do flights to London leave from in Delhi?
Flights from Delhi leave from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
What is the time difference between Delhi and London?
London is currently 5 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi. Daylight saving can shift it.
Do I need a passport to fly from Delhi to London?
Yes: India to United Kingdom is an international flight, so carry a valid passport and check United Kingdom's entry rules.
Airport and destination details come from AI Concierge travel data. Flight availability, schedules and fares are shown live when you search.