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BA257 flight status: London Heathrow to New Delhi

British Airways BA 257 flies from London Heathrow (LHR), Terminal 5, to New Delhi (DEL), Terminal 3. It usually leaves at 18:35 London Heathrow time and lands at 08:05 the next day New Delhi time, about 8h 00m in the air over 6,731 km. Today's live status and position are below.

BA257 live today

Day of departure, local time at the departure airport.

BA257 at a glance

AirlineBritish Airways
Flight numberBA 257
FromLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR), Terminal 5
ToIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Terminal 3
Usual departure18:35 London Heathrow time
Usual arrival08:05 New Delhi time, next day
Scheduled flight time8h 00m
Distance6,731 km
Time differenceNew Delhi is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of London Heathrow

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

Landing in New Delhi

BA257 arrives at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal 3. Meeting someone? Leave when the tracker shows the flight landing soon, and check the baggage belt on the live board.

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Leaving from London Heathrow

BA257 departs London Heathrow Airport from Terminal 5. Check-in and gate times are set by British Airways; the departures board shows the gate once it is published.

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BA257 questions

Where is BA257 now?

Open the live map at the top of this page: it shows BA257'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 BA257 land in New Delhi?

BA257 is usually scheduled to land at 08:05 the day after it leaves, local time in New Delhi. Check the expected time in the live tracker above on the day, because it moves with delays and tailwinds.

Which terminal does BA257 use?

It leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport and arrives at Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Terminals can change, so confirm on the live tracker or with British Airways on the day.

How long is the BA257 flight?

About 8h 00m gate to gate on the schedule, covering 6,731 km. New Delhi is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of London Heathrow.

Can I get an alert when BA257 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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