Flights to India

The length of a flight from London to India depends on where you’re travelling to. Flights to Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad take around 10 hours, while flights to Delhi take around eight hours and 45 minutes. Flights to Mumbai take just over nine hours.

We fly to India from London Heathrow Airport.

The most popular time to visit is between October and March. This period offers pleasant temperatures and is perfect for exploring outside and enjoying festival season with events like Diwali, Holi and Pushkar Camel Fair. To save on your flights book during the summer or autumn and enjoy soaring temperatures.

India is the seventh largest country in the world and has a diverse climate, so the weather can vary based on region. However, most of the country enjoys warm and dry conditions during the winter, so it’s a great time to visit.

You can make a trip to India fit any budget. To explore major cities and scenic locations, you can use the affordable public transport system. For mealtimes, you can easily find street food vendors serving flavoursome samosas, dosas and chai. Many attractions including historical landmarks like the Taj Mahal and the Amber Palace have low entry fees. You can also explore local markets for wallet-friendly souvenirs and handcrafted gifts.

The two main ways to get around India are planes and trains. You can book luxury trains where you’ll enjoy air conditioning and higher-end services.

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to see more of what India has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

From exploring the scenic tea plantations of Assam to the serene backwaters of Alleppey and the ghost town of Dhanushkodi, each visit to India offers something different. Explore the opulent Chettinad Mansions in Tamil Nadu to experience South India’s architecture. You can also visit the sprawling salt desert of Rann of Kutch that hosts the annual Rann Utsav festival. For nature lovers, Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh is known for its surreal landscapes, ancient monasteries and stargazing opportunities. You can also experience the world’s biggest river island, Majuli Island in Assam, which is known for its tribal culture and green landscapes.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

British passport holders must have a valid visa to travel to India. The Indian eVisa is available to apply for online. You can find out more information, check your visa requirements and apply by visiting the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way. 

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1. Offer can be booked online at ba.com or through a travel agent. If you book through a British Airways call center, you will be charged an additional $25 per ticket for processing. 
2. $100 off is already reflected in price shown and discounted from previous prices.  This promotion applies to round-trip World Traveller (economy class), World Traveller Plus (premium economy cabin), and Club World (business class) cabins on British Airways only.   
3. Offer is applicable for new bookings from the US in World Traveller (economy class) and, World Traveller Plus (premium economy cabin), and Club World (business class) for travel to India November 7 – 12, 2024 11:59pm EST.     
4. For economy, premium economy and business class travel from New York, Boston, Washington, Houston, Dallas, Chicago only, to India:  January 9, 2025 – March 20, 2025 with all travel completed by March 31, 2025 
5. Offer valid only from New York, Boston, Washington, Houston, Dallas and Chicago on British Airways in World Traveller (economy class), World Traveller Plus (premium economy) and Club World (business class) to Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai for travel January 9, 2025 – March 31, 2025  
6. Travel to India, from New York, Boston, Washington, Houston, Dallas and Chicago and requires you to transfer in London Heathrow on British Airways only. 
7. For travel to India, weekday consists of outbound travel from the US, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, returning from India on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. 
8. For weekend travel to India, in economy, a $75 surcharge applies in each direction. For weekend travel to India, in business, a $150 surcharge applies in each direction. 
9. Refunds from previously purchased higher fare types not permitted. 
10. All operated promotional flights in World Traveller, World Traveller Plus, and Club World are non-refundable. 
11. Use of issued voucher - if you are holding a voucher from a previous cancelled trip, the voucher can be used as payment, or part payment, for a future booking. An eVoucher is valid until the expiry date shown and cannot be renewed or exchanged for cash. 
12. Prices may vary based on the dates selected for outbound and inbound flights as part of a return journey. 
13. Executive Club members can earn Avios points per the terms and conditions of the Executive Club. 
14. Infant discounts (under 2 years of age) may apply if no seat is required. No children discount for children over 2 years of age. 
15. Open to US residents with travel originating from New York, Boston, Washington, Houston, Dallas and Chicago paying in US dollars. 
16. Promotional travel must be booked, ticketed, started and finished from New York, Boston, Washington, Houston, Dallas and Chicago only. 
17. Individual travel dates are subject to availability. Promotional travel is subject to availability and capacity control, and availability may be limited over peak periods. The number of seats available on each flight at a particular fare may be restricted and it is possible that seats allocated to a particular fare on a particular flight may be fully booked even though seats are still available for sale at a different fare or booking class in the same cabin. 
18. The promotion is for flights operated by British Airways. The promotion does not apply to travel on any other BA franchisee or alliance airline, or any flight operated by a codeshare partner. 
19. Promotion does not apply to group bookings (10 or more passengers in one booking). 
20. This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion, or deal, including but not limited to: (i) redemption bookings; (ii) travel agent or industry discount fares (including but not limited to agency, industry and employee discounts), inclusive holidays, group discount fares, children/infant fares, or senior citizen fares, whether or not booked in the qualifying classes; (iii) bookings made with vouchers (e.g. shareholder’s discount vouchers); or (iv) upgrades. 
21. Promotional materials form part of these terms and conditions. These terms and conditions shall prevail if there is any conflict between these and the promotional materials. 
22. All travel on BA flights is subject to BA's General Conditions of Carriage for Passengers and Baggage (see ba.com) and the notice and conditions of contract contained on each ticket and itinerary. Travel on services operated by American Airlines, Iberia or Finnair or any other partner carriers are subject to the conditions of carriage of the relevant carrier. 
23. British Airways is not liable for the reproduction of this offer or indirect access via third party websites of these terms and where such reproduction misstates or omits any of the information or terms and conditions connected with this promotion. 
24. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 
25. This offer may be withdrawn or limited by British Airways without notice. 
26. Other significant restrictions may apply. 
27. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY BOOKINGS THAT VIOLATE ANY OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 

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