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Flights from London to India
Last updated: 10 November 2026
Fly direct from London to India and discover a country of vibrant cities, natural wonders and world-famous landmarks. British Airways offers flights from London Heathrow and London Gatwick to key destinations including Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bangalore (BLR), Chennai (MAA) and Hyderabad (HYD).
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Our cabins
Choose your perfect way to fly and enjoy the same uniquely British experience in every cabin.
Economy
- Flexible baggage allowance
- Personal flat screen
- High-speed Wi-Fi on most aircraft
- Access to in-seat power
Premium Economy
- Up to 2 checked bags, 23kg (50lb) each
- Priority boarding
- Wider seats and more legroom
- Sparkling wine to start your journey
- Sustainable amenity kit
Business
- 2 checked bags, 32kg (70lb) each
- Dedicated check-in
- Priority boarding
- Access Club lounges worldwide
- Fully flat bed
- Luxury bedding and amenity kit
First
- 3 checked bags, 32kg (70lb)
- Private check-in at the First Wing
- Fast Track security at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and New York JFK
- Priority boarding
- Access First lounges worldwide
London to India flight details
| Flight information | Details |
|---|---|
| Flight time from London to India | Between 8 hours 45 minutes and 10 hours 55 minutes |
| Flights per week | Daily departures (up to 70 per week)* |
| Distance from London to Delhi | 4,411 miles |
| Departure airport | London Heathrow (LHR) |
| Arrival airports | Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) Chennai International Airport (MAA) Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) |
| Cabins available | Economy, premium economy, business, First |
* Subject to change due to operational changes or cancellations.
Why fly from London to India with British Airways?
Outstanding service from the moment you book
Whether you’re travelling in economy, business or First, you’ll always enjoy the same uniquely British service when you fly with us, with both English-speaking and local-language-speaking cabin crew on routes to India.
Relax with complimentary food and drinks designed by our culinary experts, including regional Indian dishes. Plus, enjoy a wide range of in-flight entertainment, from favourite box sets to blockbuster films.
Travel in business and check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each, giving you plenty of space for longer trips and multi-city itineraries across India.
London to India flight FAQs
Flights from London to Delhi take approximately 8 hours 45 minutes, while Chennai takes 10 hours 55 minutes. Mumbai takes around 9 hours and Bangalore and Hyderabad approximately 9 hours 50 minutes.
October and November can offer great value, as the monsoon season has ended but the peak tourist season is yet to begin. You’ll find good deals on accommodation, including popular beach resorts such as Goa. Use our low fare finder to find the cheapest time to visit.
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 hand bag, 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.
Enjoy greater connectivity with our partner IndiGo
Connect to 18 additional Indian gateways through our partnership with IndiGo.
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Terms and Conditions
- Flight only prices are updated every 24 hours and are accurate when published. Flights at these prices are limited and may sell out quickly.
- Package holiday prices (flight + hotel or flight + car) prices are updated every 24 to 48 hours and are accurate when published and may vary upon reaching subsequent pages. Availability may be extremely limited particularly during peak periods.
- Return fares displayed are the lowest adult return prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges, based on a 7-day return journey.
- Each–way fares displayed are the lowest adult each-way prices in the cabin specified based on the lowest adult return prices for a 7 day travel period, including all taxes, fees and carrier charges available in this period.
- One-way fares displayed are the lowest adult prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges available in this period.
- Package holiday prices (flight + hotel and flight + car) shown are in GBP per person based on 2 adults sharing one room or one car and prices include taxes, fees and carrier charges unless otherwise specified. Flight + car prices based on drivers aged 30-70 years.
- Additional charges will be applied for payments made using a corporate credit card.
- Advertised fares are available on ba.com. Additional charges may apply if purchased through British Airways outlets or travel agents.
- Combine and save on Holidays: Guaranteed savings are only available when booking a Flight + Hotel or Flight + Car booking including one land product, it does not apply to a ‘Customise your trip’ holiday including more than one hotel and / or car.
- Package holidays are protected under British Airways Holidays Ltd by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 5985.
- Standard British Airways terms and conditions apply.