Rajkot to London flight guide — 1-stop options via Mumbai or Delhi, UK visa for Indians, LHR terminals, best fares, and Heathrow arrival tips.
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Quick answer: Rajkot to London flights take about ≈ 12h–13h total (1-stop via Mumbai or Delhi; London non-stop ex Mumbai ≈ 9h 30m), operated by Air India, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic (via BOM/DEL), No non-stop ex-Rajkot — 1-stop via Mumbai (BOM) or Delhi (DEL); ≈ 5–8 combined daily options. Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest RAJ–LHR fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Rajkot to London? FlightGPT compares live RAJ to LHR fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, Gulf hubs, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Rajkot to London non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Rajkot-London fare is one search away.
Mumbai (BOM) is the preferred transit for Rajkot–London passengers: the RAJ–BOM hop is just 50–55 minutes, and Mumbai T2 hosts Air India and British Airways Heathrow services — BA operates a daily BOM–LHR departure in the afternoon/evening block, while Air India runs its BOM–LHR service typically overnight. Virgin Atlantic codeshares through Mumbai. Delhi (DEL) adds roughly 90 minutes to the first leg but gives more departure-time options for the long-haul sector, including Air India and British Airways flights at staggered timings. Both hubs have through-ticketing arrangements with multiple regional carriers that serve Rajkot, keeping baggage through-tagged to LHR on a single booking reference.
Indian passport holders require a UK Standard Visitor Visa before boarding. There is no UK equivalent of the Schengen VFS — the application goes through UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) online, with biometrics submitted at a VFS Global centre (Ahmedabad has a VFS centre, convenient for Rajkot residents). The fee as of 2025 is £115 (~₹12,000) for a standard 6-month single-entry visitor visa. Processing takes ≈ 3 weeks standard or ≈ 5 business days for priority service (at extra cost). Apply at least 6–8 weeks before travel. Indian nationals holding a valid US B1/B2, Schengen, or Australian visa are NOT automatically eligible for UK visa-on-arrival — the UK Standard Visitor Visa is always required. See /visas for current details.
London Heathrow is Europe's busiest airport and requires some navigation on arrival. Air India uses Terminal 2 (the Queen's Terminal); British Airways uses Terminal 5; Virgin Atlantic uses Terminal 3 — confirm your terminal when booking. The UK Border Force e-passport gates are fast for EU biometric passports but Indian passport holders proceed to the manned immigration desks, where queues during peak arrivals can reach 45–60 minutes. Carry a printed hotel address and itinerary if asked by Border Force. Onward transport: the Heathrow Express to London Paddington takes 15 minutes (£22–£37 one-way); the Elizabeth line (Tube, purple line) is cheaper at £12–£15 and takes ≈ 40 minutes to central London.
Rajkot–London round-trip economy fares (as of June 2026) start around ₹60,000–₹75,000 for advance purchases of 3–4 months. Premium economy jumps to ₹1,10,000–₹1,50,000; business class can exceed ₹2,50,000. The cheapest economy windows align with UK term-time travel: February–March, late October to mid-November, and early January. Peak periods — summer school holidays (June–August) and December–January — see economy fares surge to ₹1,00,000–₹1,40,000. Travelling via a Gulf hub (Dubai on flydubai or Emirates feeder) instead of Air India direct can occasionally trim ₹8,000–₹15,000 off the total but adds 2–3 hours. Use FlightGPT's date grid to compare weeks.
Air India economy on the BOM/DEL–LHR long-haul sector includes 23 kg × 2 checked bags and 7 kg cabin baggage — generous for London-bound travellers carrying gifts or shopping. British Airways economy (Euro Traveller on this route) includes 1 × 23 kg checked bag. Virgin Atlantic economy includes 1 × 23 kg. On the short domestic RAJ–BOM sector, domestic economy allowances apply (typically 15 kg for AI, 7–15 kg for IndiGo) — bag differences are reconciled when you book as a single through-ticket. Carry-on liquids must comply with 100 ml / 1 L rule for UK/international flights; check UKVI rules on prohibited items if carrying pickles or traditional snacks.
London has one of the world's largest Gujarati diaspora communities — concentrated in Wembley, Harrow, Alperton, and Leicester Square environs. This community connection means Rajkot's airport handles significant festive-season charter and scheduled uplift, particularly around Diwali (October) and Navratri (September/October) when UK-based Garba events coincide with India-side celebrations. Wembley's "Little India" streets in the HA0–HA9 postcodes have Gujarati restaurants, grocers, and sweet shops that Rajkot visitors will recognise immediately. The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden — the largest Hindu temple outside India — is a profound cultural landmark worth visiting; it is ≈ 30 minutes by Tube from Heathrow.
In addition to the Standard Visitor Visa, travellers from India must meet UK Border Force entry requirements: sufficient funds for the stay (typically evidence of £50–£80/day), a confirmed return ticket, and proof of accommodation or a hosting letter from family. If you plan to study or work during the visit, a separate visa category is required — a Visitor Visa explicitly prohibits paid work. The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme launched in 2025 for some nationalities but does NOT replace the visa requirement for Indian passport holders — Indians still need a full Visitor Visa. Confirm current requirements at gov.uk/check-uk-visa or see /visas before booking.
No — Rajkot Airport (RAJ) does not have non-stop long-haul services. The standard routing is a 1-stop via Mumbai (BOM) or Delhi (DEL), where Air India and British Airways operate daily non-stops to Heathrow. Total travel is ≈ 12–13 hours.
Yes — Indian passport holders must hold a UK Standard Visitor Visa before travel. Apply via VFS Global (Ahmedabad centre is closest to Rajkot). The fee is ≈ £115 (~₹12,000) for a 6-month visa. The UK ETA does NOT apply to Indian nationals. See /visas.
Advance-purchase economy round-trips start around ₹60,000–₹75,000 (as of June 2026). Summer holidays (June–August) push economy fares to ₹1,00,000–₹1,40,000. Cheapest windows are February–March and late October.
Air India (via Mumbai and Delhi), British Airways (via Mumbai and Delhi), and Virgin Atlantic (via Delhi) all serve Heathrow from Indian hubs. Gulf carriers (Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways) can also connect Rajkot–BOM/DEL–LHR if their hub prices are competitive.
Air India arrives at Terminal 2; British Airways uses Terminal 5; Virgin Atlantic uses Terminal 3. The Heathrow Express departs from all terminals and connects to London Paddington in 15 minutes.
The Rajkot (RAJ) to Mumbai (BOM) domestic hop is approximately 50–55 minutes by air. IndiGo operates this sector most frequently — there are typically 3–5 daily departures, giving flexibility to time a connection for the evening long-haul to London.
What you pay on the Rajkot–London route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Rajkot to London live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across Air India, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic (via BOM/DEL).
Last-minute Rajkot to London fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Rajkot London prices across Air India, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic (via BOM/DEL) — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
There is currently no non-stop service between Rajkot and London — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 12h–13h total (1-stop via Mumbai or Delhi; London non-stop ex Mumbai ≈ 9h 30m). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Rajkot London ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Rajkot–London fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service Air India ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.