Cheap flights from Manchester to Delhi

Since November 2025, IndiGo has flown direct between Manchester and Delhi, so families in the North West no longer have to travel via London or the Gulf.

Return fares from Manchesterfrom £533return · found 6 days ago
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Lowest recent price found. Prices change – always check the final price before booking.

Flight timeAbout 9½ hours direct
Direct flightsIndiGo – up to 5 times a week
Arrive atIndira Gandhi International (DEL)
Time difference4½–5½ hours ahead of the UK

Cheapest vs typical fare

Recent return fares from Manchester to Delhi. The gap is what comparing can save you.

£533 cheapest · £533 typicalPrices are steady. Fares are close to typical right now – check the calendar for cheaper days.

“Typical” is the middle price among recent fares we found for this route. Prices change constantly and are not guaranteed.

Airlines on this route

IndiGo flies direct from Manchester to Delhi (up to 5 times a week). One-stop options include Emirates (via Dubai), Qatar Airways (via Doha), Etihad (via Abu Dhabi) and Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul). We compare them side by side with hundreds of travel sites, so you can see the cheapest option in one search.

Money-saving tip

Fares rise quickly around Diwali, Christmas and the summer holidays. If you can, book early or pick quieter dates using the price calendar below.

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Cheapest days to fly from Manchester to Delhi

Day-by-day one-way prices from Manchester. Green days are cheapest. Tap a day to search that date.

Getting to Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport has its own railway station, around 15–20 minutes from Manchester Piccadilly, and is also on the Metrolink tram network.

Best time to visit Delhi

October to March is dry and more comfortable. April to June is very hot, followed by the monsoon (roughly July to September).

Before you travel, check the latest entry requirements and advice for India on GOV.UK foreign travel advice.

Manchester to Delhi flights: your questions

How long is the flight from Manchester to Delhi?

Direct flights from Manchester to Delhi take about 9½ hours. Journeys with a stop take longer, depending on the connection.

Are there direct flights from Manchester to Delhi?

Yes. IndiGo flies direct from Manchester to Delhi (up to 5 times a week). One-stop options include Emirates (via Dubai), Qatar Airways (via Doha), Etihad (via Abu Dhabi) and Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul).

Which airport do flights leave from?

Flights leave from Manchester Airport (MAN). Manchester Airport has its own railway station, around 15–20 minutes from Manchester Piccadilly, and is also on the Metrolink tram network. In Delhi, you arrive at Indira Gandhi International (DEL).

When is the cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Delhi?

It changes from year to year. The price calendar on this page shows the lowest recent one-way fare from Manchester for each day, so you can spot the cheapest dates to go.

What is the time difference between the UK and Delhi?

Delhi is 4½–5½ hours ahead of the UK.

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