Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
The timezone in New Delhi is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Your LGW to DEL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between LGW and DEL include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
P13,776 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Return flights start at P28,362. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to DEL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from LGW to DEL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DEL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of New Delhi and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central New Delhi. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit New Delhi. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport for May if you'd like to go to New Delhi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to DEL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen New Delhi. Around 3 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Kanpur is another favourite destination in India and is around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. No journey is complete without dropping by Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.