Flights from London Airport (LGW) to Delhi Airport Airport (DEL)

Flights from London Gatwick to Indira Gandhi International are in quite low demand and there is only one airliner that operates flights – Air India. When travelling from London Gatwick you will cover about 4,175 miles before you reach Indira Gandhi International . This journey will take 8 Hours 42 Minutes.

The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

When arriving at Indira Gandhi International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

Please see below the airlines that fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Air India000010010:0010:00VIEW FLIGHTS

Air India offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 10:00 and 10:00.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Air India at airindia.in. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Friday
10:00
AirlineFlight  No
Air IndiaAI170
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Flights to Indira Gandhi International are also available from airports close to London Gatwick. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Birmingham to New Delhi 08 Hours 48 Minutes
Farnborough to New Delhi 08 Hours 45 Minutes
London Heathrow to New Delhi 08 Hours 43 Minutes
Luton to New Delhi 08 Hours 42 Minutes
Manchester to New Delhi 08 Hours 49 Minutes

Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Indira Gandhi International , we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.

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Flight Info FAQ - London (LGW) to New Delhi (DEL)

Who flies from London to New Delhi?
The following airlines fly from London (LGW) to New Delhi (DEL): Air India.
How far is the flight from London to New Delhi?
The flight from London to New Delhi is 6,719KM or 4,175 miles.
How long does the flight from London to New Delhi to take?
The flight from London to New Delhi takes 8 Hours 42 Minutes.

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