International flights
Flights from London to Delhi
Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend all appear in the search for this route, with Heathrow set as the default. From west London it is the natural choice; from Essex or north of the city, see whether Stansted or Luton suits you better. Delhi, at the other end, is the capital of India: the Mughal old city, the planned avenues of New Delhi and the sprawling newer suburbs. The route is taken by families with roots in north India, by people on government business, and by tourists beginning a tour of Rajasthan and the Taj Mahal.
London (LHR)Delhi (DEL)
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- Airports in Delhi1airportDEL
- Straight-line distance6,730 kmLHR to DEL
- RouteInternationalUnited Kingdom to India
- Hotels159
- 5-star1
- 4-star31
- 3-star127
About this route
Choose the London airport on where you live or where you are coming from, not only on price. Heathrow is west of the city and reachable from the centre without a car; the other airports lie to the south, north and east, and the form lets you switch to any of them. Think about how you reach the airport with your luggage before you decide, and settle the single-or-return question at the same time. Indira Gandhi International Airport is on the Gurugram side of Delhi, south-west of the centre. The hotels shown on this page sit close to the airport rather than in the middle of the city, which suits a late arrival or an onward flight the next day; for Connaught Place, Lutyens' Delhi or the lanes of Old Delhi, search the full Delhi list. Delhi's clock is well ahead of London's, so note the local arrival time when you book the hotel for the night you land. Winters in Delhi are cool and often foggy, and summers are hot before the monsoon arrives. Book the hotel and a transfer from the airport with the flight on AI Concierge, and check the entry rules for your passport before you travel.
Where to stay in Delhi
4 of the 159 hotels in the catalogue for Delhi. The hotels listed are 3–4 km from DEL.
Arch The Venus, Delhi★★★★HotelA-282 · Wi-Fi3 km from DEL
Hotel Tej Palace IGI Airport Delhi★★★★Hotel· OYO RoomsTej Palace · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Parking · Business centre3 km from DEL
Hotel Ambience Plaza near IGI Airport Delhi★★★★HotelSpa · Restaurant · Bar · Wi-Fi3 km from DEL
Hotel O Golden Tower, Delhi★★★★Hotel· OYO RoomsStreet Number 64 km from DEL
Airports in London and Delhi
Departing 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
Arriving Delhi
DELIndira Gandhi International AirportMain airport
International Airport · International gateway
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London to Delhi flights: questions
Which airport do flights to Delhi leave from in London?
London has 6 airports: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN), London City Airport (LCY) and London Southend Airport (SEN). The search starts from LHR; pick another in the search form.
What is the time difference between London and Delhi?
Delhi is currently 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Daylight saving can shift it.
Do I need a passport to fly from London to Delhi?
Yes: United Kingdom to India is an international flight, so carry a valid passport and check India's entry rules.
Airport and destination details come from AI Concierge travel data. Flight availability, schedules and fares are shown live when you search.