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To find cheap flights to India from the UK starting from £285, Seven Zones Travel compares leading carriers like Air India, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Etihad Airways across major UK airports. Tracking direct and connecting routes to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Mumbai (BOM), booking 6 to 10 weeks early delivers the lowest airfares.
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Air India
AI 2016
→ Outbound · 20 Feb
LHR
London Heathrow
DEL
India
10:00 PM
20 Feb
9h 45m
Direct
1:15 PM
21 Feb
← Return · 2 Mar
DEL
New Delhi
LHR
London Heathrow
5:50 AM
2 Mar
11h 10m
Direct
11:30 AM
2 Mar
from
£426
Return · per adult

Gulf Air
GF 2
→ Outbound · 26 Oct
LHR
London Heathrow
BLR
India
9:30 AM
26 Oct
30h 00m
9:00 PM
27 Oct
← Return · 5 Nov
BLR
Bangalore
LHR
London Heathrow
9:50 PM
5 Nov
14h 15m
6:35 AM
6 Nov
from
£440
Return · per adult

Turkish Airlines
TK 1242
→ Outbound · 1 Mar
STN
London Stansted
BOM
India
10:55 AM
1 Mar
12h 55m
5:20 AM
2 Mar
← Return · 11 Mar
BOM
Mumbai
LGW
London Gatwick
6:50 AM
11 Mar
21h 15m
10:35 PM
11 Mar
from
£470
Return · per adult

Etihad
EY 68
→ Outbound · 18 Jan
LHR
London Heathrow
BLR
India
8:55 PM
18 Jan
11h 30m
1:55 PM
19 Jan
← Return · 28 Jan
BLR
Bangalore
LHR
London Heathrow
4:20 AM
28 Jan
15h 40m
2:30 PM
28 Jan
from
£483
Return · per adult

Air India
AI 128
→ Outbound · 25 Oct
LHR
London Heathrow
MAA
India
1:30 PM
25 Oct
13h 40m
8:40 AM
26 Oct
← Return · 4 Nov
MAA
Chennai
LHR
London Heathrow
6:00 AM
4 Nov
19h 00m
7:30 PM
4 Nov
from
£493
Return · per adult

British Airways
BA 0139
→ Outbound · 18 Jan
LHR
London Heathrow
BOM
India
9:35 AM
18 Jan
9h 10m
Direct
12:15 AM
19 Jan
← Return · 28 Jan
BOM
Mumbai
LHR
London Heathrow
1:10 PM
28 Jan
10h 40m
Direct
6:20 PM
28 Jan
from
£495
Return · per adult

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Cheapest and average return economy fares by carrier, from our sampled live searches. Fares change constantly — tap Search to see live prices for your dates.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flights | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gulf Air | £465 | £515 | With stops | |
Qatar Airways | £519 | £571 | With stops | |
Etihad | £525 | £596 | With stops | |
Emirates | £600 | £668 | With stops | |
British Airways | £638 | £640 | With stops | |
Virgin Atlantic | £677 | £1051 | With stops | |
Air India | £689 | £2691 | With stops |
Data-powered insights to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
Return flights from London to India typically cost between £521 and £617 in September, though fares move with demand, season and how early you book. The lowest fare our search found recently was £469 — a great price and well below the usual range, so a price near this is worth grabbing. Keeping your dates flexible and comparing nearby days is the easiest way to land at the cheaper end.
The cheapest day to depart to India is usually Sunday, when fares start from around £469 — midweek departures tend to be quieter and cheaper. Tuesday is typically the most expensive day to fly out (around £528), as weekend travel is popular with leisure and business travellers alike. Where your plans allow, moving your outbound to a cheaper weekday can noticeably lower the total fare.
Flights to India are generally cheapest departing in the morning, with fares from around £465. Departures in midday tend to cost more (about £638), as those slots are more convenient and in higher demand. Picking an off-peak departure time is a simple way to trim the price without changing your dates.
The cheapest return flights to India depart from London Heathrow (LHR), from around £494. London has several airports serving this route and fares can vary between them — Stansted (STN) is often the priciest at around £691. It's worth checking which London airport is both cheapest and most convenient for you before booking.
The cheapest month to fly from London to India is typically March, with return economy fares from £469. Fares are usually highest in December (around £709). Figures are indicative, from sampled live fares, and change with demand.
Cheapest sampled return economy fare, London to India, per month. Search live for exact prices.
Are your dates flexible? These are the ideal times to fly to India based on our flight data — find the cheapest days for a 7-day trip.
You don't have to fly from London. The cheapest UK departure for India is currently London from £465. Compare return economy fares and typical flight times below — figures are indicative from sampled fares.
Indicative cheapest return economy fares by UK origin. Pick your dates in the search form above.
See what customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Emirates, British Airways and more to India have to say. Each airline is scored on boarding, crew, food, comfort and entertainment.

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Qatar Airways
9.0WonderfulA well-managed flight with professional service. The crew were polite and responsive, and I appreciated their attention to passengers.
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India is one of the world's most captivating destinations — a vast country of ancient history, dazzling colour, diverse landscapes and unforgettable food. For UK travellers it's among the most popular long-haul choices of all, whether for visiting family, business or once-in-a-lifetime travel. Major gateways in Delhi, Mumbai and beyond connect the UK to every corner of the subcontinent.
India's best weather generally runs from October to March, when much of the country is warm and dry. Summers are hot and the monsoon arrives around June. Fares climb around Diwali and the Christmas holidays, so travelling a few weeks either side brings better value — the price charts on this page show the cheapest dates.
The busiest UK gateways are Delhi (DEL) in the north and Mumbai (BOM) on the west coast, with strong connections also to Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Amritsar. Domestic flights link these hubs to the rest of the country.
Air India, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from London to Delhi and Mumbai in around nine hours. For connecting fares — often the best value — Emirates (via Dubai), Qatar Airways (via Doha), Etihad (via Abu Dhabi) and Turkish Airlines serve UK airports including Manchester and Birmingham.
Your allowance to India depends on the airline and the fare you book. The table below shows typical long-haul allowances so you know roughly what to expect — always confirm the exact limits with your airline before you fly.
| Fare type | Hand baggage | Checked baggage |
|---|---|---|
| Basic / Light economy | 1 small under-seat bag | Usually none — add for a fee |
| Standard economy | 1 cabin bag + 1 personal item | Typically 1 × 23 kg |
| Premium economy | 1–2 cabin bags + personal item | Typically 2 × 23 kg |
| Business / First | 2 cabin bags + personal item | Typically 2 × 32 kg |
Indicative only. Allowances vary by airline, route and fare — always check your airline's baggage policy.