Heathrow → Delhi flight delays
HEATHROW → DELHI · all airlines · 5,723 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
43%of the time, by +65 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
57%
Delayed 3h+
2%
Cancelled
1.4%
Avg when late
+65m
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When does HEATHROW → DELHI run late?
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Delays peak in May (56% late).
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → DELHI?
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltddelayed 16%
British Airways Plcdelayed 21%
Indigodelayed 36%
Air Indiadelayed 70%
Frequently asked
How often is the Heathrow to Delhi flight delayed?
About 43% of HEATHROW → DELHI flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 65 minutes when they do, based on 5,723 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → DELHI?
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd, delayed 16% of the time — the best of the 4 airlines flying this route.
What is the worst month for delays on HEATHROW → DELHI?
May is the worst, with 56% of flights delayed, while August is the most reliable at 30%.
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