Find Out Which Airlines are Preferred for Flights to South India

South India is a major tourist magnet that attracts travellers from all over the globe. A vast number of airlines offer direct and indirect flights to different destinations in South India like Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, Cochin and Hyderabad.

South India is a treat for all those who hope to discover beautiful Indian landscapes, architecture and ancient culture. Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu are inundated with mesmeric tourist spots beguiling tourists from all over the world.

A number of airlines operate flights to several South Indian airports offering a world of choice to the travellers. While some travellers prefer cheap flights to India, others prefer good in-flight services, and still some seek the thrill of flying aboard an Airbus A380. Take a look at the most preferred airlines from six UK Airports namely London's Heathrow and Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Newcastle for travellers booking flights to India's five key International airports in South.


Bengaluru (Bangalore) International Airport – (BLR)

Cheap Flights: Emirates, Oman Air and Air India.

Direct Flights: British Airways from London Heathrow is the only option.

Indirect Flights: Following airlines from various UK airports appear to be the most preferred ones:

London Heathrow (LHR): Emirates, Oman Air, Air India, Jet Airways, Etihad Airways and Kingfisher Airlines.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW): Emirates and Qatar Airways

Manchester Airport (MAN): British Airways, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Lufthansa

Birmingham Airport (BHX): Lufthansa and Emirates

Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - British Airways and Emirates

Newcastle Airport (NCL) - British Airways and Emirates

Baggage Allowance: Kingfisher Airlines, Jet Airways, Air India and British Airways (Each with 46 kg).


Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Cheap Flights from UK: Kuwait Airways, Oman Air and British Airways

Direct Flights: British Airways from London Heathrow is the only option.

Indirect Flights: The airlines that travellers prefer most include:

London Heathrow: Oman Air, Emirates, Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways, Air India, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways

London Gatwick Airport: Emirates and Qatar Airways

Manchester Airport: British Airways, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates

Birmingham Airport: Emirates

Glasgow International Airport: British Airways and Emirates

Newcastle Airport: British Airways and Emirates

Baggage Allowance: Kingfisher Airlines, Jet Airways, Air India and British Airways


Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) International Airport (TRV)

Cheap Flights: Kuwait Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates

Direct Flights: No direct flights to Trivandrum are available.

Indirect Flights: Travellers find the following airlines to be the most ideal:

London Heathrow: Oman Air, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways and Jet Airways

London Gatwick Airport: Emirates and Qatar Airways

Manchester Airport: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates

Birmingham, Glasgow & Newcastle Airport: Emirates

Baggage Allowance: Jet Airways (with 46 kg) and Emirates (30 kg)


Cochin (Kochi) International Airport (COK)

Cheap Flights: Kuwait Airways and Oman Air

Direct Flights: No direct flights to Cochin are available.

Indirect Flights: Most travellers seek to book following airlines:

London Heathrow: Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Oman Air, Jet Airways and Air India

London Gatwick Airport: Emirates and Qatar Airways

Manchester Airport: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates

Birmingham, Glasgow & Newcastle Airport: Emirates

Baggage Allowance: Jet Airways (with 46 kg) and Emirates (30 kg)


Hyderabad International Airport (HYD)

Cheap Flights: British Airways, Oman Air and Emirates

Direct Flights: British Airways from London Heathrow is the only option.

Indirect Flights: Ideal airlines operating indirect flights include:

London Heathrow: Qatar Airways, Air India, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines

London Gatwick Airport: Emirates and Qatar Airways

Manchester Airport: Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Emirates

Birmingham, Glasgow & Newcastle Airport: Emirates

Baggage Allowance: Jet Airways, Air India and Kingfisher Airlines (46 kg) and Emirates (30 kg)

In-flight Services: Travellers who consider good in-flight services as the key factor for booking air tickets to South India airports usually choose from Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates and Kingfisher.


Popular Stopover flights

Dubai is the most popular stopover for Britons taking indirect flights to various Indian destinations including South India.

Airbus A380 Charm

For all those travellers who seek the thrill of travelling aboard an Airbus A380, Emirates is the only option which operates the superjumbo on selected flights from UK to Dubai.