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IndiGo Expands UK Reach: Direct Delhi-London Heathrow Flights Start 2026

IndiGo will commence direct flights between Delhi and London Heathrow on February 2, 2026, operating five times a week using Boeing 787 aircraft. The service will feature both IndiGoStretch and Economy Class seating, complementing its existing daily Mumbai-London route to total 12 weekly flights to London. This expansion is part of a broader international push that includes new routes to cities like Athens, Denpasar, and Manchester. The flights will operate under a wet or damp lease arrangement with Norse Atlantic Airways, aligning with IndiGo's focus on affordability and punctuality.

Key Points: IndiGo Delhi-London Heathrow Direct Flights from Feb 2026

  • New Delhi-London route starts Feb 2, 2026
  • 5 weekly flights operated with Boeing 787
  • Part of major international expansion from Delhi
  • Flights to be wet/damp leased from Norse Atlantic
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IndiGo to launch direct Delhi-London heathrow flights in February 2026

IndiGo launches direct Delhi-London Heathrow flights in Feb 2026, operating 5x weekly with Boeing 787s, offering IndiGoStretch and Economy. Book now.

"We are pleased to introduce direct flights between Delhi and London, offering more travel options between India and the United Kingdom. - Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo"

New Delhi, December 24

IndiGo will start direct flights between Delhi and London Heathrow on February 2, 2026. The airline plans to operate these flights five times a week using Boeing 787 aircraft. This new service will provide two types of seating options for passengers, including IndiGoStretch and Economy Class.

According to an IndiGo press release, the airline currently flies every day between Mumbai and London Heathrow. With the addition of the Delhi route, the carrier will operate a total of 12 flights to London each week. The Delhi to London flight, numbered 6E 0003, is scheduled to depart at 09:40 and arrive at 14:55 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The return flight from London, numbered 6E 0004, will depart at 17:15 and reach Delhi at 08:15 the following day.

Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer at IndiGo, said, "We are pleased to introduce direct flights between Delhi and London, offering more travel options between India and the United Kingdom. This follows the recent launch of our direct flights from Mumbai to London, and service from Delhi and Mumbai to Manchester. This new service is expected to support the growing demand for travel between the two cities for commerce, tourism, and visiting family and friends. IndiGo is committed to making international travel seamless and more accessible, while strengthening connectivity between India and key global destinations."

This new route is part of a larger plan to increase international travel from Delhi. Recently, the airline started flights to other cities like Denpasar, Krabi, Hanoi, Guangzhou, and Manchester. The company also announced that it will start direct flights to Athens in January 2026. Over the last year, the airline added 10 new international destinations and more than 30 new international routes from different parts of India.

The company focuses on keeping fares affordable and ensuring flights arrive on time. The new flights to London Heathrow will be operated using aircraft taken on a wet or damp lease from Norse Atlantic Airways.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Great to see Indian carriers expanding. Competition with Air India and British Airways should bring down fares. The 787 is a good aircraft for this route. Looking forward to booking for a business trip.
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Rohit P
Finally! No more connecting via Mumbai or the Middle East. This will be a game-changer for students and tourists. IndiGo's on-time performance is a big plus. Hope they maintain their service standards on long-haul too.
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Michael C
As someone who travels frequently between London and Delhi for work, this is welcome news. The timing is perfect for same-day meetings. Curious about the wet lease arrangement with Norse Atlantic though.
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Shreya B
Good move, but I hope they focus on passenger comfort for such a long flight. IndiGo's domestic economy can be very tight. The stretch option needs to be a genuine premium economy, not just extra legroom.
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Karthik V
IndiGo's international expansion is impressive! Athens, now London... connecting Indian cities directly to the world. This supports Modi ji's vision of making India a global aviation hub. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳✈️
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Amanda J
This is exciting for tourism! Easier access from the UK will hopefully bring more visitors to experience Delhi's

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