Flights to India

Approximate flying times from London to New Delhi are 8.5 to 9.5 hours for non stop flights. Approximate flying times from London to Kolkata (Calcutta) are 11 to 12 hours for non stop flights.
Flying times will vary if you elect flights that make stops enroute, these will often save you money.

The main international airports within India are;

New Delhi (DEL): the Indira Gandhi International airport is located 20km south of the city centre. Travel time to and from the city is typically 20 to 30 minutes. Buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws are all available. Facilities at the airport include duty free shops, banks, bureaux de change, post office, restaurants and car hire. You can of course book your car hire in advance at flightsindia.co.uk. (From flightsindia.co.uk home page, select car hire in the "Search Options" drop down menu).

Mumbai (BOM): the Chhatrapata Shivayi International airport is just 30 km north of the city with transfer times being anything between 50 and 80 minutes. Taxi services operate between the airport and the city with fixed rate fares. Be sure to establish a price with the driver before setting off. Public transport bus services are also available. Facilities at the airport include a bank, bureaux de change, post office, restaurant, shops and a nursery.

Kolkata (Calcutta) (CCU): the airport is just 12 km(approx) from the city with a travel time of between 40 and 80 minutes. Coach, bus and train services are freely available. Facilities at the airport include bank, post office, duty free shops and restaurants.

Chennai (formerly Madras) (MAA): the airport is approximately 15 km southwest of the city with a travel time of just 20 to 30 minutes. A coach meets all flight arrivals between the hours of 0900 and 2300. Trains run between the hours of 0500 and 2300, while a bus service operates between 0500 and 2200. Taxis are also available.

Note: when leaving the country, a departure tax of £10 per person is payable.