GLA → DEL
Glasgow to Delhi
- Route
- GLA → DEL
- Distance
- 4,289 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 9 hours
- With one stop
- usually 12h 30m–14h 30m
- Arrive at
- Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Local time
- UTC+5:30
Leaving from Glasgow
West of the city near Paisley, with regular express buses to the centre. Emirates connects Glasgow to its Dubai hub; other itineraries route through London or a European hub.
Arriving in Delhi
India’s capital and its busiest airport: Mughal monuments, the old city’s markets, and the gateway to Agra and Rajasthan.
Connections and timing
Typical connecting points on this route: Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Best time to go: october to March; April to June is very hot and the monsoon runs from July to September.
Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.
Other UK airports to Delhi
- London Heathrow
- London Gatwick
- London Stansted
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- Leeds Bradford
- Edinburgh
- Newcastle
- Bristol
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from Glasgow to Delhi?
- The two airports are about 4,289 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 9 hours. With one connection, most journeys take 12h 30m to 14h 30m door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from Glasgow to Delhi?
- It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
- Which airport will I land at?
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
- How can I get the cheapest fare?
- Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.