Diwali 2026 is Sunday 8 November. Dates for all five days, puja timings and holidays
- Cheapest month found: May 2027, from $304 one way on Wizz Air (2 stops).
- Dearest month: February 2027, from $396. Usual fare about $357.
- Cheapest fares found all had a stop.
5% below usual: around the usual price
Best fare in the next three months: $340 in January 2027, against a usual $357.
Tracked every day since 31 October 2026: 48 fare checks saved on this route so far, across every departure month.
Cheapest fare by month
Cheapest one-way fare per person for each departure month. Yellow is the cheapest month. Tap a month to watch it.
Fares other travellers found in recent searches, checked 8 November 2026; months marked n/a had no fares yet. Prices change and are confirmed only when you book. Bags may cost extra.
Price history
How the cheapest fare on this route has moved, from our own daily checks (9 days so far). The longer we watch, the better we know a good price.
Return fares
Out in one month and back the next, the usual length of a family visit. Lowest return fare per person found.
| Fly out | Come back | Return from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | December 2026 | $697 | Watch |
| December 2026 | January 2027 | $637 | Watch |
| January 2027 | February 2027 | $647 | Watch |
Return fares other travellers found recently; they change and are confirmed only when you book.
Airlines on this route
| Month | Cheapest fare | Airline | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $357 | Ryanair | 2 stops (may be separate tickets) |
| December 2026 | $363 | Vueling | 3 stops (may be separate tickets) |
| January 2027 | $340 | Ryanair | 2 stops (may be separate tickets) |
| February 2027 | $396 | Wizz Air | 2 stops (may be separate tickets) |
| March 2027 | $353 | SunExpress | 3 stops (may be separate tickets) |
| May 2027 | $304 | Wizz Air | 2 stops (may be separate tickets) |
Fares are found in pounds and shown in your currency at today's rate; the airline or travel site charges in its own currency when you book.
You can fly from London to Delhi nonstop with Air India or British Airways into Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). India runs 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of the UK in winter and 4 hours 30 minutes ahead in British Summer Time. Fares climb around Diwali, Christmas and New Year, Holi in March, and the UK school summer holidays in July and August, so book well before those weeks.
Last checked: October 2026
When fares to Delhi are lowest
Fares to Delhi are usually lowest outside Diwali, Christmas and New Year, Holi in March, and the UK school summer holidays in July and August. Book well ahead for festival travel and use the live fare calendar on this page, which shows this month's lowest fares, to compare your dates before you commit.
School terms and quieter weeks give you more room to choose. If your trip is flexible, shift your dates by a few days either side of a peak and compare what the calendar shows.
- Open the live fare calendar on this page and note this month's lowest fares.
- Enter your travel dates and check the days either side.
- Set a price alert for the route so you get an email when fares drop.
- Book once the fare sits under the usual price for your dates.
Direct flights and airlines on the route
Nonstop flights from London to Delhi are operated by Air India and British Airways, landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Other options we have seen involve stops, including Pegasus and AJet, or self-transfer routes that pair easyJet and Ryanair with a separate long haul ticket.
Nonstop is the simplest choice if you are travelling to see family, for a wedding or for work, because you land at DEL without changing planes. Check the operating airline on your booking before you pay.
Self-transfer routes can look appealing, but they are separate tickets. If the first flight is delayed, the second airline has no duty to rebook you, so allow a long connection and travel with hand luggage if you can. Pegasus and AJet routes with stops work the same way: confirm the connection is on one ticket before booking.
Remember the time difference when you pick flights. India is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of the UK in winter and 4 hours 30 minutes ahead in British Summer Time, so plan pickups on Delhi local time.
Festival and holiday peaks to plan around
Diwali falls on 8 November 2026 and about 29 October 2027, and these weeks are among the busiest for London to Delhi travel. Christmas and New Year, Holi in March, and the UK school summer holidays in July and August also push fares up, so book early for weddings and family events in these periods.
Diwali dates move each year, so check the exact day before you fix your trip. Fares for the days around the festival tend to firm up months ahead.
Christmas and New Year catch people visiting family, and Holi in March brings another spike. The UK school summer holidays in July and August are the longest busy stretch, so families should plan furthest ahead.
Arriving in Delhi: phone, data and entry
India's main mobile networks are Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea, with coverage up to 5G. Sort out data before you fly so you can call family on landing and use maps at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Check the official entry rules for your passport before you travel.
A travel eSIM and a mobile top up bought before departure mean you land connected.
Entry requirements depend on your passport, so read the official rules for your nationality well before you fly. Do not rely on second hand advice.
How to get a price alert for your dates
Set a price alert on this page and we check fares every day and email when they fall well under the usual price for your dates or under your own target. That suits people booking around Diwali, Christmas or a wedding, when fares move quickly.
Add your route, your dates and your target, and let the alert do the watching. Use it alongside the live fare calendar on this page, which shows this month's lowest fares, so you know what a good fare looks like before you set your target.
Ready for Delhi
Live arrivals at Indira Gandhi International Airport: see when a flight lands and track it free by email.
Questions
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Delhi?
May 2027 has the lowest one-way fare we found: from $304 (fares checked 8 November 2026). The dearest month is February 2027, from $396.
Are there direct flights from London to Delhi?
The cheapest fares we found all had at least one stop. Check non-stop options on the airline sites before you book.
Which airlines fly from London to Delhi?
Fares we found were on Ryanair, easyJet, SunExpress, AJet, Wizz Air, Vueling, Pegasus, Wizz Air, direct or with a stop.
Is now a good time to book London to Delhi?
Our Fare Index for this route is 95 (100 is the usual fare): the best fare in the next three months is $340 in January 2027, against a usual $357 so it is 5% below usual: around the usual price. Checked 8 November 2026.
Will my phone work in India?
Your home SIM may charge roaming. A India travel eSIM gives you data from landing while your own number stays on for calls, texts and bank codes.
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How we get these numbers: each day we save the cheapest fare travellers found for every month of this route. We never call a fare live, and we never add a fee to it.