New Delhi to Birmingham, West Midlands (DEL–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DEL–BHX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air India leads the route. The flight covers 4,225 miles in approximately 10h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India Also: SQ | 3 | 788 | 11h25 | – | Star Alliance | SQ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DEL: IST · BHX: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 1.5:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter the UK. The Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months) costs GBP 115 (about INR 11,800). Apply online at gov.uk/standard-visitor and submit biometrics at a VFS Global centre in India (New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Pune, Kochi, and others). Standard processing takes 3 weeks (15 working days). Priority service (5 working days) costs an additional GBP 500, and super priority (next working day, available at select centres) costs GBP 1,000. A 2-year multiple-entry visa is GBP 400, 5-year is GBP 771, and 10-year is GBP 963.
Required documents include a valid passport, digital passport photo, proof of funds (bank statements for 6 months showing enough to cover the stay, roughly GBP 100 per day), confirmed accommodation, return flight booking, employment letter with salary details, income tax returns, and a cover letter explaining the visit. Self-employed applicants need business registration, tax filings, and client contracts. Strong ties to India (property, family, employment) reduce refusal risk. The UK is not part of the Schengen Area, so a Schengen visa does not cover UK entry.
Direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai to London Heathrow run 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours 30 minutes on Air India, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic. Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kochi connect via nonstop or one-stop routes. The UK uses the British pound (GBP). No mandatory vaccinations. The Heathrow Express to Paddington Station takes 15 minutes for GBP 25 (book online for cheaper advance fares). The Elizabeth Line from Heathrow to central London costs GBP 12.80 (peak) or GBP 11.20 (off-peak) with Oyster/contactless. UK immigration uses eGates for ePassport holders from select countries, but Indian passports go through staffed desks.
Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.
DEL–BHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEL to BHX
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected by nonstop service from Air India. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DEL to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEL to BHX ranges from 10 hours 10 minutes to 11 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,225 miles (6,799 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via ATQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.