STN → DEL
London Stansted to Delhi
- Route
- STN → DEL
- Distance
- 4,149 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 8h 45m
- With one stop
- usually 12 hours–14 hours
- Arrive at
- Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Local time
- UTC+5:30
Leaving from London Stansted
North-east of London, linked to Liverpool Street by the Stansted Express. Stansted is mainly short-haul; for long-haul trips most travellers from east London and East Anglia fly from Heathrow or Gatwick, or connect through 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
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from London Stansted to Delhi?
- The two airports are about 4,149 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 8h 45m. With one connection, most journeys take 12 hours to 14 hours door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from London Stansted 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.