Delhi for the capital and onward connections, Mumbai for business and the coast, Ahmedabad for Gujarat, Amritsar for Punjab and the Golden Temple — four very different reasons to fly the same general direction.
Flying from: London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester
Mughal monuments and modern India side by side
8h 45m direct from London Heathrow or Manchester
View destination guideIndia's coastal commercial and cultural capital
9h direct from London Heathrow or Manchester
View destination guideHome of the Golden Temple
9h direct from Birmingham
View destination guideGujarat's commercial capital, on the Sabarmati
9h 40m direct from London Gatwick
View destination guideOpen any destination guide in this hub and scroll to the "Visiting family" section for NICOP/OCI guidance and real Eid/Diwali booking-window advice.
Specific airport-to-destination guides with booking windows and peak periods.
8h 45m direct
View route Direct9h 30m direct (currently)
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View route Direct9h 45m direct (currently)
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View route Connecting9h 30m, one stop
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View route Connecting13h 20m, usually 1 stop
View route Direct9h 40m direct
View route ConnectingAround 13h, usually 1 stop
View routeVirgin Atlantic
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Air India
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British Airways
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Air India
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Air India
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Air India
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Festival season and the Christmas–New Year period are the highest-demand windows on UK–India routes. Outside these windows, particularly February–April and September–October, fares are typically more reasonable.
Air India's only non-stop UK routes to Ahmedabad and Amritsar both depart from Gatwick, alongside Birmingham's direct Amritsar service — both run 3 times a week rather than daily, so confirm your dates align with an active flight day.
IndiGo's direct Manchester services to Delhi and Mumbai are scheduled to be withdrawn from 31 August 2026. If you're travelling after that date, plan around a one-stop Gulf-carrier connection rather than assuming the direct flight will still be running — check the relevant route guide for the realistic alternative.
If your final destination is outside Delhi, Mumbai or Ahmedabad themselves, factor in the cost and time of a domestic Indian flight or long train journey — it can shift which UK departure airport makes most sense.
UK passport holders require a visa for India. The e-Visa (tourist or business) is processed online and should be applied for at least 4 days before travel, though earlier is recommended during busy periods. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders do not require a separate visa.
Requirements change — always confirm directly with the relevant embassy, high commission, or an authorised visa service before booking.
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