What is the cheapest month to fly to India?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to India is September . The most expensive month for flights is July . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to India if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to India on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to India?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, IndiGo is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to India.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in India?

Bhubaneswar is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in India. One-way flights to Bhubaneswar typically cost £9, while return flights cost around £35.

How much is a return flight to India?

A return flight to India will typically cost around £933, however they can be found for as little as £67.

Where does the fastest flight to India depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to India, Birmingham offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 55 minutes).

Does New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl?

Yes. New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Ambience Suites Near T3 Igi Airpor is the closest property to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (0.0 mi away from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl).

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Tue 16/906:05HYD - LHR

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Deal found 30/5£385

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Deal found 30/5£387

Mon 2/619:25LGW - BOM

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 30/622:25BOM - LGW

1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/5£388

Thu 19/610:00LHR - BOM

1 stop14h 25mGulf Air

Thu 26/621:45BOM - LHR

1 stop22h 05mGulf Air

Deal found 30/5£388

Wed 18/614:45LHR - BLR

1 stop13h 20mEtihad Airways

Wed 2/710:00BLR - LHR

1 stop13h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/5£390

Thu 28/817:10LHR - BOM

1 stop26h 35mKLM

Thu 16/1002:15BOM - LHR

1 stop33h 55mKLM

Deal found 30/5£392

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1 stop26h 40mGulf Air

Tue 16/906:05HYD - LHR

1 stop29h 20mGulf Air

Deal found 30/5£385

Thu 12/611:00STN - BOM

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/621:40BOM - STN

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/5£387

Wed 18/614:45LHR - BLR

1 stop13h 20mEtihad Airways

Wed 2/710:00BLR - LHR

1 stop13h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/5£390

Thu 28/817:10LHR - BOM

1 stop26h 35mKLM

Thu 16/1002:15BOM - LHR

1 stop33h 55mKLM

Deal found 30/5£392

Thu 19/609:45LHR - MAA

1 stop18h 00mAir India

Wed 9/706:55MAA - LHR

1 stop17h 55mAir India

Deal found 30/5£393

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Sun 5/1001:35BLR - LHR

1 stop21h 30mAir France

Deal found 30/5£398

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Fri 24/1001:45DEL - LHR

1 stop18h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 30/5£402

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Explore direct flight options to India based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 31 May 2025.

Sun 14/912:30LHR - BOM

Nonstop9h 00mAir India

Sun 12/1014:20BOM - LHR

Nonstop9h 40mAir India

Deal found 30/5£404

Mon 9/610:30LHR - DEL

Nonstop9h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 22/602:05DEL - LHR

Nonstop9h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 30/5£407

Thu 19/618:20LHR - BOM

Nonstop9h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 13/704:05BOM - LHR

Nonstop10h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 30/5£428

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Thu 26/614:15BLR - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mAir India

Deal found 30/5£439

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Thu 25/905:40BLR - LHR

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Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways

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Sun 22/622:10LHR - BLR

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Sun 6/706:45BLR - LHR

Nonstop10h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/5£598

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Wed 18/621:50DEL - LHR

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Deal found 30/5£428

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Tue 16/9

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10:00-04:55

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21:50-01:25

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London Heathrow

Wed 18/6

14:45-08:35

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Wed 2/7

10:00-18:45

1 stop13h 15m

£390

LondonMumbai

LHR - BOM

LHRBOM

London Heathrow

Thu 28/8

17:10-00:15

1 stop26h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 16/10

02:15-07:40

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LHR - MAA

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London Heathrow

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09:45-08:15

1 stop18h 00m

Chennai

Sun 29/6

06:55-20:20

1 stop17h 55m

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LondonMumbai

LHR - BOM

LHRBOM

London Heathrow

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06:30-00:15

1 stop13h 15m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 13/10

01:20-16:35

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£393

LondonBengaluru

LHR - BLR

LHRBLR

London Heathrow

Mon 23/6

22:05-21:35

1 stop19h 00m

Bengaluru Intl

Sat 19/7

05:45-15:20

1 stop14h 05m

£394

LondonNew Delhi

LHR - DEL

LHRDEL

London Heathrow

Thu 3/7

14:45-19:20

1 stop24h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 14/7

04:50-15:15

1 stop14h 55m

£395

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How long is the flight to India?

On average, a flight from London to India takes 17 hours 32 minutes. Flights to India from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to India?

Users looking for the lowest fares to India should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to India

The most flights from London to India are scheduled on a Wednesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to India?

The most popular airlines flying from London to India are Air India, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to India?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to India are Air India, IndiGo and Egyptair.

Rainfall in India by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in India ranges from 7.0 - 248.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 248.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit India when rainfall is around 7.0 mm.

Temperature in India by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to India, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 34.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in India?

The most popular places in India to fly to are New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi and Hyderabad.

Reviews of airlines servicing India

To help decide which airline to fly to India, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and LOT. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,250 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,250 reviews

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8.0

Very Good

3,250 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,351 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,250 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

LOT

7.6

Good

1,074 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,250 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,604 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,250 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

FAQs about flying to India

Can I find cheaper flights to India if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to India on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to India?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, IndiGo is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to India.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in India?
Bhubaneswar is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in India. One-way flights to Bhubaneswar typically cost £9, while return flights cost around £35.
How much is a return flight to India?
A return flight to India will typically cost around £933, however they can be found for as little as £67.
Where does the fastest flight to India depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to India, Birmingham offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 55 minutes).
Does New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl?
Yes. New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Ambience Suites Near T3 Igi Airpor is the closest property to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (0.0 mi away from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl).

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What are the most popular places to fly to in India?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to India in the last few years. This data was updated on 31 May 2025.

The most popular places in India to fly to are New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi and Hyderabad.

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To help decide which airline to fly to India, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and LOT. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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