BA256 live today
BA256 at a glance
Timetable read 7 November 2026. Airlines change times between seasons; the live tracker above shows today's actual times.
Landing in London Heathrow
BA256 arrives at London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5. Meeting someone? Leave when the tracker shows the flight landing soon, and check the baggage belt on the live board.
Weather in London Heathrow and what to pack
Right now at London Heathrow Airport: 6°C, mostly clear.
Pack for BA256
- A warm coat, hat and gloves: it drops to 2°C
- A thermal base layer under your clothes
- A rain jacket or small umbrella: rain is forecast
- For the flight: a warm layer (cabins run cool), compression socks and a neck pillow
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), updated hourly. Temperatures in °C at the airport.
Your phone when BA256 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.
Leaving from New Delhi
BA256 departs Indira Gandhi International Airport from Terminal 3. Check-in and gate times are set by British Airways; the departures board shows the gate once it is published.
New Delhi live departuresIndira Gandhi International Airport guideNew to London fares by month
AI 111 (06:35 departure)AI 161 (01:35 departure)BA 142 (03:40 departure)VS 301 (11:30 departure)Return: VS 300 London Heathrow to New DelhiReturn: BA 257 London Heathrow to New Delhi
BA256 questions
Where is BA256 now?
Open the live map at the top of this page: it shows BA256'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 BA256 land in London Heathrow?
BA256 is usually scheduled to land at 15:15, 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 BA256 use?
It leaves from Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport and arrives at Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport. Terminals can change, so confirm on the live tracker or with British Airways on the day.
How long is the BA256 flight?
About 9h 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 BA256 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 BA256 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.