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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
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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.

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

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.