British Airways to increase flights from Delhi to London Heathrow

British Airways will add a new daily flight to its schedule between Delhi and London Heathrow from 20 April 2025.  This will increase the airline’s schedule across India to 63 flights a week across five cities.  

British Airways currently operates 56 flights a week – three a day from Mumbai, double daily from Delhi, a daily service from Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The new flight will be operated by the state-of-the-art 787-8 aircraft offering Club World, World Traveller Plus and World Traveller.

Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Officer, said: “This is a milestone year for us at British Airways as we celebrate 100 years of flying to India. I’m delighted to announce the addition of a third daily flight from the vibrant capital city of India, Delhi offering convenient travel choices from India to London Heathrow, and to our extensive worldwide network of more than 200 destinations.”

Moran Birger, Head of Sales Asia Pacific and Middle East at British Airways, said: "This significant historical year is a testament to our longstanding relationship with India, built over the last 100 years and reflecting our deep-rooted commitment to the country and its people. With an unwavering focus on customer satisfaction and convenience, we strive to set new standards and elevate the travel experience for all our customers. We eagerly anticipate welcoming passengers on board our new flights and continuing our legacy of excellence in the skies."

The daily flights from Delhi will arrive at a convenient time at London Heathrow, allowing customers to seamlessly connect onwards to British Airways’ extensive network of 26 destinations in the US, ensuring a smooth and efficient travel experience.

New flight from/to Delhi (subject to Government and slot approval in Delhi)

*provisional timings at present.

Current schedule from Delhi to LHR

About British Airways’ flight network

As the UK’s national flag carrier, British Airways serves more than 190 destinations across more than 65 countries, including routes with its partnership airlines. The airline proudly offers customers flights to more destinations from London than any other carrier. British Airways customers have access to one of the world’s most extensive flight networks, both domestically and internationally, offering flights to and from central airports at convenient times. It operates out of three major London airports: London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London City, and serves up to 26 destinations in the US alone.