Best Airlines for New Delhi to London Flights (DEL – LON)

Compare cheap flights from New Delhi to London (DEL–LON) across popular airlines. Check departure times, flight duration, and direct vs. connecting options to find the best-value tickets, then book to lock in low fares. Current cheapest airline on this route: Virgin Atlantic.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New Delhi to London according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct and connecting flights from New Delhi (DEL) to London (LON) from AED 941 one-way and AED 1,988 rounded trip. Compare prices for the next 3 months and find the cheapest dates to fly.

Displayed flight fares from New Delhi to London are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Key Facts About Flights From New Delhi to London

Get a quick overview of the New Delhi to London route before you book. The table below highlights typical ticket prices, best travel months, flight distance, average journey time and the most popular airline.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAED 725
Cheapest return ticket priceAED 1,711
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelAugust
Flight distance6,707.78 km
Average flight time10 hours 14 minutes
Popular airlineAir India
Flight statistics for the New Delhi–London route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from New Delhi to London

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from New Delhi to London?

The average price of one-way flights from New Delhi to London purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from New Delhi to London is Dec, with an average price of AED 896; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Feb, with an average price of up to AED 2,195.

AED 2,195
AED 1,546
AED 896
AED 247
    Cheapest
  • AED 2,195
    Feb
  • AED 1,162
    Mar
  • AED 1,490
    Apr
  • AED 1,107
    May
  • AED 1,232
    Jun
  • AED 1,356
    Jul
  • AED 1,600
    Aug
  • AED 1,159
    Sep
  • AED 939
    Oct
  • AED 949
    Nov
  • AED 896
    Dec
  • AED 1,047
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from New Delhi to London?

Average price of round-trip flights from New Delhi to London purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from New Delhi to London are found during Dec, with an average price of AED 2,801. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Mar, with an average price of up to AED 3,633.

AED 3,633
AED 3,217
AED 2,801
AED 2,385
    Cheapest
  • AED 3,469
    Feb
  • AED 3,633
    Mar
  • AED 3,607
    Apr
  • AED 3,267
    May
  • AED 2,987
    Jun
  • AED 2,844
    Jul
  • AED 3,413
    Aug
  • AED 3,164
    Sep
  • AED 2,812
    Oct
  • AED 2,847
    Nov
  • AED 2,801
    Dec
  • AED 3,189
    Jan

What's the cheapest day to fly from New Delhi to London?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from New Delhi to London on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from New Delhi to London is Thu, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

AED 1,799
AED 1,674
AED 1,549
AED 1,424
    Cheapest
  • AED 1,626
    Mon
  • AED 1,587
    Tue
  • AED 1,651
    Wed
  • AED 1,549
    Thu
  • AED 1,799
    Fri
  • AED 1,766
    Sat
  • AED 1,710
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Delhi to London (DEL-LON)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Kuwait Airways offers one-way fares as low as AED 725 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DEL to LHR on Fri, Apr 3), while Finnair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AED 1,711 departing on Fri, Feb 20 and returning on Mon, Feb 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New Delhi to London with the following airlines, including: Air India Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 10 hours 14 minutes to fly from New Delhi (DEL) to London (LON).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New Delhi to London is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 46 flight per week flying from New Delhi to London. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air India: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AI2017 (14:41)
  • To find best deals on flights from New Delhi to London, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Apr 3, with one-way flights priced at just AED 725.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Virgin Atlantic.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for London travel is around August.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from New Delhi to London is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New Delhi to London on February 15, 2026 with IndiGo, with prices starting at AED 695.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in London, with Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heathrow Airport (DEL-LHR) is by far the most common option on this route: London City Airport (LCY) London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Heathrow Airport (LHR) London Luton Airport (LTN) London Southend Airport (SEN) London Stansted Airport (STN).
  • The time difference between London and New Delhi is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from New Delhi to London

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from New Delhi to London?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from New Delhi to London on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Emirates offers the cheapest nonstop flights from New Delhi to London, with an average price of AED 1,452.

AED 1,149
AED 1,452
AED 1,756
AED 2,060
AED 2,363
Emirates
AED 1,452
Emirates
Gulf Air
AED 1,455
Gulf Air
Kuwait Airways
AED 1,637
Kuwait Airways
Air India
AED 2,180
Air India
British Airways
AED 2,253
British Airways
Virgin Atlantic
AED 2,363
Virgin Atlantic

Which airlines operate the most flights from New Delhi to London?

Data is based on the number of flights from New Delhi to London operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Air India operates the most flights from New Delhi to London, with 31 flight per week.

9
16
24
31
Air India
31
Air India
Vietnam Airlines
16
Vietnam Airlines
Virgin Atlantic
16
Virgin Atlantic
American Airlines
16
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
16
Delta Air Lines
TAP Air Portugal
16
TAP Air Portugal

How many flights are there each day from New Delhi to London?

Data is based on the number of flights from New Delhi to London for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from New Delhi to London depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Wednesday.

101
91
80
70
Highest
81
Mon
81
Tue
80
Wed
81
Thu
101
Fri
101
Sat
100
Sun