LHR → DEL
London Heathrow to Delhi
- Route
- LHR → DEL
- Distance
- 4,183 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 8h 45m
- With one stop
- usually 12h 15m–14h 15m
- Arrive at
- Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Local time
- UTC+5:30
Leaving from London Heathrow
The UK’s busiest airport, about 15 miles west of central London, reached by the Elizabeth line, the Heathrow Express and the Piccadilly line. Heathrow has the widest choice of long-haul flights in the UK, including direct services on many routes and one-stop connections with every major Gulf carrier.
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
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from London Heathrow to Delhi?
- The two airports are about 4,183 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 8h 45m. With one connection, most journeys take 12h 15m to 14h 15m door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from London Heathrow 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.