Are you looking for Delhi to London tour packages? Look no further. We have got you covered here by sharing all the London tour package information you will need to plan your most memorable London tour. London attracts a large number of tourists from Delhi, India. In this post, we have compiled information on the best-selling tour packages from Delhi to London and also outlined travel planning tips from Delhi to London.
Why do Delhihites love Traveling to London?
Delhi is the capital city of India. One of the most densely populated cities in South Asia. Delhi is the centre of politics, central government, and headquarters for many businesses. It is also the 3rd wealthiest city in India. Many immigrants from neighbouring states and cities come to Delhi to work and improve their lives. This makes Delhi rather a city of high disposable income. Many people like to travel to different and exotic destinations. Outbound tourism has been increasing fivefold in the past few years. Travellers from Delhi travel to London every year for various purposes of tourism, education business etc.
The distance between Delhi to London is a staggering 4,174 miles by air and 5,700 miles by road. We are pretty sure that people going to London from Delhi by road will be almost nil (only the most adventurous dare). If you plan to travel to London from Delhi, It will be obvious you will plan to travel by air. And there are many good options available. You can either choose to take a direct flight to London or take an indirect flight, which involves from 1 stop to up to 3 stops. You can take a flight to London from Delhi Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. You can take a nonstop flight to 2 London airports which are London Heathrow Airport and the other is London Gatwick. The time taken for a nonstop flight from Delhi to London takes about 9 hours (this may differ from flight to flight). The nonstop flights with usually 2 stops take about 12-15 hours, again depending on the airline to the airline.
Delhi to London Flights
We suggest travellers book their air tickets well in advance. An average air ticket price for Delhi to London flights starts from a minimum of 55,000 INR and goes up to 80,000 INR for some airlines. If you are lucky, you might as well get a tad cheaper. But as inflation has risen, so is the fuel value. Air ticket prices have risen alarmingly. You can book your air tickets from the likes of Air India, Jet Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air Vistara, British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, Emirates, Gulf Air and Etihad Airways to name a few prominent ones. If you are looking for flight + Hotel deals, you can book your tickets from the Makemytrip, Cleartrip website.
When you plan your London tour, make sure you have a visa, travel insurance, hotel booking, and all necessary arrangements. For London local site seeing, tour guides, family guides, kid family bur trips, walking tours and private tours you can have a look at our Tours Section. There you will be able to find all types of London tour packages. We can also help you with your Airport pickups, and private transfers.
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Visa for Delhi to London
Tourists from Delhi who wish to travel to London will require a visa. You can hassle-free apply online for your visa application.
UK Visa Application Types:
The following are the type of visas offered by the British embassy:
Standard Visitor visa – for the UK, Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey:
Visa types |
Visa application fee (INR) |
Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry) | 9,944 |
Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years) | 37,389 |
Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years) | 66,623 |
Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years) | 83,229 |
Visiting academic – more than 6 months up to 12 months | 19,888 |
Marriage visitor visa | 9,944 |
Permitted paid engagement visa | 9,944 |
Private medical treatment – more than six months up to 11 months | 19,888 |
Visit the UK in a Chinese tour group (the UK only) | 9,944 |
Short-term study visa:
Visa types |
Visa application fee (INR) |
Short-term student studying English language for more than 6 months but not more than 11 months | 19,888 |
Transit Visa:
Visa types |
Visa application fee (INR) |
Direct Airside Transit (DATV) | 3,480 |
Visitor in Transit visa | 6,364 |
Visit purpose of joining a ship or aircraft as a member of the crew of that ship or aircraft (fee also applies to the Isle of Man) | 6,364 |
Parents of children at school Visa:
Visa types |
Visa application fee (INR) |
Parent of a Student child visa (up to 12 months) (Tier 4 Isle of Man) | 52,802 |
Child Visitors:
Visa types |
Visa application fee (INR) |
Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry) | 9,944 |
Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years) | 37,389 |
Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years) | 66,623 |
Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years) | 83,229 |
Following is the Visa application process:
- Research – Please visit the UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK) website to check what type of visa you should apply for, and the documents that you will need in order to complete this. Each visa type requires different documentation, so check your visa type carefully. If your documents are not in English, you may need to get translations prepared before applying.
- Apply – Once you are ready to apply, return to the UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK) website to apply for your visa.
- Pay your fees – To complete your application on GOV.UK, you’ll need to pay for your visa, and for the healthcare surcharge, if applicable. Once you’ve paid your fees, you’ll be given a reference number that starts with GWF. Please make a note of this, as it will be helpful should you need to make any amendments to your visa application or appointment.
- Book an appointment – Once you’ve completed and paid for your visa application on GOV.UK, you’ll be directed to the VFS Global website to book an appointment at a Visa Application Centre, so your biometric data (fingerprints and photograph) can be captured. You’ll also have the opportunity to select additional, optional services from VFS Global, designed to make your application process faster, easier or simply more relaxed.
- Upload your supporting documents – You can submit all the documents required to support your application online, from the comfort of your home, school or office; meaning you can keep valuable documents with you. Read our guidelines for supporting documents. If you don’t have a scanner available or would just like some help with this, we can scan your documents at the Visa Application Centre with our Document Scanning Assistance option. In most cases, a fee applies for this service.
- Visit the visa application centre – You must attend the appointment for your visa application. You cannot send someone to your place. Please read our guidelines for attending the Visa Application Centre. Following is the address that you will have to go to VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.Mezzanine Floor, Baba Kadak Singh Marg, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001, India
7. Track your application – You’ll receive an email update when your decision has been returned to the Visa Application Centre. If you can’t access email easily or would like more detailed tracking information, you can also choose to get updates by SMS directly to your phone. You’ll have to check whether this service is available at the Visa Application Centre you are visiting. You’ll need to pay a fee for this service. 8. Collect your passport – After a visa application decision has been made, you can pick up your documents from the visa application centre or your documents will be returned to you by courier. For some Visa Application Centres, your documents will only be returned via courier (included in the visa centre fee), for other centres the courier option is a paid-for service. Collecting your documents in person; bring the receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre and a form of Government identification. Please check with the Visa Application Centre at the time of appointment for the options available to collect your documents.
Best London tour packages for tourists travelling from Delhi, India:
We have listed some hand-picked London tours we enjoyed ourselves and we hope you will like them too. If not checkout our tours section here.
1. Royal High Tea at Kensington Palace Tour
Experience the original Royal High Tea at Kensington Palace tour. Enjoy traditional sandwiches, cakes & scones on the grounds of the Palace by the Diana Statue.
2. Warner Bros. Studio: The Making of Harry Potter with Luxury Round-Trip Transport from London
Step into the mystical world of Harry Potter™ with a behind-the-scenes visit to Warner Bros. Studio London. With luxury round-trip transport from London Victoria to the north London studios included, this 7-hour experience enables you to discover the magic of the Harry Potter films without any hassle.BOOK MAKING OF HARRY POTTER TOUR
3. Sherlock Holmes Official Live Escape Room Game
Sherlock Holmes Official Live Escape Room Game is a cinematic adventure that combines the unique world of Sherlock with the very best of escape games. This is the perfect pick for fans of the TV series ‘Sherlock’.
4. London Eye Ticket with Fast-Track Option
Fast track option for a perfect Lastminute London Eye experience! With fast-track entry for your standard flight in a shared pod, you get to skip the majority of the queue.
In case you are unable to find the right tour package for yourself you can browse our tours section to see more existing London tour packages.