Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores 7.8/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5),
passenger experience (7.7), and facilities (8.2).
Lounge quality rates 8.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Delhi DEL scores 7.8/10 — India's #1 airport and UK–North India hub. T3 international. Metro to city ~20 min. See /guides/uk-india-flights-guide and /guides/delhi-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.8Very Good
On-time7.5Departure reliability
Experience7.7Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.2Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.7
Facilities & Comfort
8.2
Lounge score8.0/10
Highlights
Primary UK–North India gateway — direct BA, Air India, Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow
T3 international hub — Plaza Premium, Air India Maharaja, and Star Alliance lounges
Metro Airport Express to New Delhi ~20 min — fastest city link
UK–India VFR traffic peaks Dec–Jan and Jun–Aug — book early
Overview
India's busiest airport and primary UK–India gateway — Air India, BA, Virgin Atlantic direct plus one-stop via Gulf hubs on Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad.
UK routing options
Direct: BA, Air India, Virgin Atlantic from LHR (11–12 hrs). One-stop: Emirates (DXB), Qatar (DOH), Etihad (AUH) often price lower in business class.
Compare DEL vs Mumbai (/airports/mumbai) for your destination state — DEL for North India, BOM for West/South.
1 integrated terminal (New Islamabad Airport) · 8M+ passengers/year
7.4/ 10
How good is Islamabad International Airport?
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) scores 7.4/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.2),
passenger experience (7.3), and facilities (7.7).
Lounge quality rates 7.5/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Islamabad ISB scores 7.4/10 — Pakistan capital gateway. PIA from MAN/BHX; Gulf hub connections via QR/EK. See /guides/uk-pakistan-flights-guide and /guides/islamabad-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.4Very Good
On-time7.2Departure reliability
Experience7.3Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.7Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.5Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.2
Passenger Experience
7.3
Facilities & Comfort
7.7
Lounge score7.5/10
Highlights
Primary UK–Pakistan gateway for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and northern Punjab
PIA direct MAN–ISB and BHX–ISB; Gulf carriers via DXB/DOH most competitive on price
New integrated terminal (2018) — Marhaba and Priority Pass lounges
e-Visa or visa on arrival for UK passport holders — apply online before travel
Overview
Pakistan's capital gateway — PIA direct from Manchester and Birmingham plus one-stop via Dubai, Doha, and Istanbul for UK–Punjab and KPK VFR traffic.
UK VFR routing
Compare direct PIA vs one-stop Qatar/Emirates — Gulf carriers often cheaper in business with superior lounge product.
Allow 60+ min immigration at peak UK arrival banks (Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan).
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