Not every flight from London to Delhi takes the same path right now.
3 routes assessed for this corridor. Via Istanbul scores highest.
Via Istanbul — lower exposure than Gulf-connected options, with moderate detour impact and reasonable hub reliability.
Reduces Middle East airspace exposure at the cost of a hub connection and 2 additional hours. Justified if current advisory zone escalation is your primary concern.
Route passes near an advisory zone (not through it)
IST–DEL second leg routes over Iran/Pakistan — level-1 airspace exposure. This is lower than the direct Gulf transit, but not zero.
Direct LHR–DEL continues to operate reliably across all three carriers. The Middle East advisory zone transit on the long direct leg is the principal risk factor.
Highest rebooking flexibility via Emirates, but the LHR–DXB leg crosses the active Middle East advisory zone. Use when Istanbul is sold out or disrupted.
Active disruptions
FlightDetour evaluates route options using advisory airspace exposure, corridor sensitivity, detour impact, and hub routing logic — based on publicly available EASA and national authority advisories.
Coverage focuses on major long-haul corridors. Some routing patterns — including certain China-side connections via mainland Chinese hubs — are not yet included. If you expect an option here and don't see it, that's a coverage gap, not an assessment.
Scores compare corridor quality; they do not predict airline operations or safety outcomes. Verify with your airline and government travel advisories before booking.
Full methodology →Advisory data only · Verify before booking