What percentage of New Delhi to London flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 11.1% of flights from New Delhi to London were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant majority of routes involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from New Delhi to London?

A direct flight from New Delhi to London typically takes around 11 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 6676 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 15 hours and 30 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for travelers on this journey.

How much do direct flights from New Delhi to London cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from New Delhi to London are about 5% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $769, while connecting flights had a median price of $731. Direct flights constituted approximately 9.5% of the available options in the trailing 90 days, indicating they are less common but offer a premium for convenience.

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New Delhi to London: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to London

Flights from New Delhi to London cover a substantial distance of 6,676 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means that journey planning often involves considering various factors beyond just the direct flight time, especially given the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from New Delhi to London, fares typically range from $580–$1,092, with a median price of $803. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 8% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value requires some flexibility and timely booking. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to London? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $354. Other relatively cheaper months include June, with a median fare of $649, and May, where the median fare is $662. Planning your trip around these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 11.1% of recent fares being direct flights from New Delhi to London. For the majority of connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct options exist, they are less common and often come at a premium.

How long is the flight from New Delhi to London? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 21h 25m. Since most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival, encompassing layovers and transfers between flights.

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to London

Regular price: $433 - $1,122

Prices for flights from New Delhi to London are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Delhi to London is $433 to $1122. The current lowest deal is $434 with Saudia, for travel from Nov 9-Nov 26.

now $434

Low $433

High $1,122

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to London

The cheapest month to fly from Delhi to London is January, with a median price of $354. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1211. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $354

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,211

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Direct flights from New Delhi to London

IndiGo

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to London

Tue, Sep 15

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DEL - London

New Delhi (DEL) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

$744

$598

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DEL - London

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Saudia

$939

$696

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DEL - London

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Saudia

$932

$717

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Saudia

$936

$730

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Finnair

$922

$510

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Finnair

$793

$510

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Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Delhi to London

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Sep 17 - Sep 20

$928 → $508

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$928 → $508

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$928 → $511

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$922 → $508

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Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to London

New Delhi - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for New Delhi to London are near the typical level of $803.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January offers the lowest median price at $354 for New Delhi to London.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 21h 25m.

The median flight duration from New Delhi to London is 21 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 11.1% of flights are direct; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

IndiGo offers direct flights.

IndiGo is one airline offering direct flights from New Delhi to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from New Delhi to London are frequent, appearing often.

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a convenient departure point for flights to London.

📍 ~12 km from New Delhi (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$443

London main airports to arrive at

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton Airport is a good option for budget-conscious travelers flying to London from New Delhi.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, train)

💸 Flights from ~$442

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub and a reliable alternative when London airports are congested.

📍 ~150 km from London (reachable by direct train)

💸 Flights from ~$557

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the best time to book flights from New Delhi to London for the cheapest prices is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was $782. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $994. Similarly, booking 60+ days out also tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $1015.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New Delhi to London is considered to be around $580. This figure represents the threshold for what is historically considered a cheap fare on this route. The median price observed for this route over the same period was $803, with prices reaching up to $1092 for the 75th percentile.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to London, with a median price of $354. Other relatively inexpensive months include June and May, with median prices of $649 and $662 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $803, indicating that prices can vary significantly throughout the year.

New Delhi to London: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to London

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to London

Regular price: $433 - $1,122

Prices for flights from New Delhi to London are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Delhi to London is $433 to $1122. The current lowest deal is $434 with Saudia, for travel from Nov 9-Nov 26.

now $434

Low $433

High $1,122

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to London

January

Cheapest

Flights from $354

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,211

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