Cheap flights to India
India is served from the UK by a wide spread of carriers, with the biggest volumes to Delhi and Mumbai and strong demand to Amritsar, Ahmedabad and the southern cities. Goa and Kerala draw holidaymakers as well as family travel.
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR)
- Languages
- Hindi and English, with many regional languages including Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil and Malayalam
- Airports we fly to
- 9
- Typical connections
- Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul
Where in India?
Flight times from London
Distances and typical journey times from Heathrow to each airport we fly to in India. Non-stop times apply only where a direct service operates on your dates; most other journeys connect via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.
| City | Airport | Distance | Non-stop | With one stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) | 4,183 miles | around 8h 45m | 12h 15m–14h 15m |
| Mumbai | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) | 4,481 miles | around 9h 15m | 12h 45m–14h 45m |
| Amritsar | Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) | 3,931 miles | around 8h 15m | 11h 45m–13h 45m |
| Ahmedabad | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) | 4,266 miles | around 8h 45m | 12h 30m–14h 30m |
| Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) | 4,817 miles | around 10 hours | 13h 30m–15h 30m |
| Chennai | Chennai International Airport (MAA) | 5,116 miles | around 10h 30m | 14h 15m–16h 15m |
| Bengaluru | Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) | 5,000 miles | around 10h 15m | 14 hours–16 hours |
| Kochi | Cochin International Airport (COK) | 5,106 miles | around 10h 30m | 14h 15m–16h 15m |
| Goa | Dabolim Airport (Goa) (GOI) | 4,717 miles | around 9h 45m | 13h 15m–15h 15m |
When to go
- Delhi: October to March; April to June is very hot and the monsoon runs from July to September.
- Mumbai: November to February; the monsoon (June–September) brings very heavy rain.
- Amritsar: October to March; summers are very hot.
- Ahmedabad: November to February.
- Hyderabad: October to February.
- Chennai: December to February; it is hot most of the year and wettest October–December.
- Bengaluru: October to February.
- Kochi: October to March; the south-west monsoon arrives in June.
- Goa: November to February; the monsoon closes much of the beach season from June to September.
Flying from outside London
We quote from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Bristol. Regional departures usually connect through a Gulf or European hub, which can be cheaper and quicker door to door than travelling to Heathrow.
Questions people ask
- Which airports in India can I fly to from the UK?
- We book flights to Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Amritsar (ATQ), Ahmedabad (AMD), Hyderabad (HYD), Chennai (MAA), Bengaluru (BLR), Kochi (COK), Goa (GOI).
- How long is the flight to India?
- From Heathrow, Delhi is about 8h 45m non-stop; Mumbai is about 9h 15m non-stop; Amritsar is about 8h 15m non-stop; Ahmedabad is about 8h 45m non-stop; Hyderabad is about 10 hours non-stop; Chennai is about 10h 30m non-stop; Bengaluru is about 10h 15m non-stop; Kochi is about 10h 30m non-stop; Goa is about 9h 45m non-stop. With one connection, allow a few hours more.
- Where do flights to India usually connect?
- Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.
- What currency is used in India?
- Indian rupee (INR). Languages: Hindi and English, with many regional languages including Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil and Malayalam.
- How do I get today’s fare to India?
- Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.