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AI161 flight status: New Delhi to London Heathrow

Air India AI 161 flies from New Delhi (DEL), Terminal 3, to London Heathrow (LHR), Terminal 2. It usually leaves at 01:35 New Delhi time and lands at 06:35 London Heathrow time, about 10h 30m in the air over 6,731 km. Today's live status and position are below.

AI161 live today

Day of departure, local time at the departure airport.

AI161 at a glance

AirlineAir India
Flight numberAI 161
FromIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Terminal 3
ToLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR), Terminal 2
Usual departure01:35 New Delhi time
Usual arrival06:35 London Heathrow time
Scheduled flight time10h 30m
Distance6,731 km
Aircraft usuallyAirbus A350-900
Time differenceLondon Heathrow is 5 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi
On landingSet your watch back 5 hours 30 minutes

Timetable read 7 November 2026. Airlines change times between seasons; the live tracker above shows today's actual times.

Landing in London Heathrow

AI161 arrives at London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 2. Meeting someone? Leave when the tracker shows the flight landing soon, and check the baggage belt on the live board.

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Weather in London Heathrow and what to pack

Right now at London Heathrow Airport: 6°C, mostly clear.

Sun 8 Nov
9° / 4°
Cloudy
Mon 9 Nov
9° / 2°
Cloudy
Tue 10 Nov
9° / 6°
Light rain · 6.4 mm rain

Pack for AI161

Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), updated hourly. Temperatures in °C at the airport.

Your phone when AI161 lands in United Kingdom

The mobile networks in United Kingdom are Lebara, Lyca, giffgaff and Vodafone. Roaming on your home SIM works if your plan allows it, but a data-only eSIM is usually far cheaper per GB. Install it before you fly and switch it on when you land; your own number stays on for calls, texts and bank codes.

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Leaving from New Delhi

AI161 departs Indira Gandhi International Airport from Terminal 3. Check-in and gate times are set by Air India; the departures board shows the gate once it is published.

New Delhi live departuresIndira Gandhi International Airport guideNew to London fares by month

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AI161 questions

Where is AI161 now?

Open the live map at the top of this page: it shows AI161's status, where it is now, time flown and time to landing, with the terminal, gate and baggage belt when the airports publish them.

What time does AI161 land in London Heathrow?

AI161 is usually scheduled to land at 06:35, local time in London Heathrow. Check the expected time in the live tracker above on the day, because it moves with delays and tailwinds.

Which terminal does AI161 use?

It leaves from Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport and arrives at Terminal 2 at London Heathrow Airport. Terminals can change, so confirm on the live tracker or with Air India on the day.

How long is the AI161 flight?

About 10h 30m gate to gate on the schedule, covering 6,731 km. London Heathrow is 5 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.

What is the weather in London Heathrow when AI161 lands?

The forecast for London Heathrow over the next 3 days is 9°C high and 4°C low (cloudy), then 9°C high and 2°C low (cloudy), then 9°C high and 6°C low (light rain). The box above updates every hour from MET Norway and lists what to pack.

Can I get an alert when AI161 lands?

Yes. Tap "Email me if it is delayed and when it lands" in the tracker above and leave your email. No app or account is needed.

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