Delhi Travel Guide
Delhi, India
Delhi is a city in India (South Asia), served by Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). It's known for the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate and being India's capital. Typical shoulder-season months are Oct/Nov/Feb/Mar — illustrative general guidance based on the local climate pattern, not a guarantee of conditions in any given year; check a forecast closer to travel.
Country
India
Region
South Asia
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata· 02:02 AM
Known for
- the Red Fort
- Humayun's Tomb
- India Gate
- being India's capital
Flying to Delhi
We don't have confirmed real inbound flight data for Delhi yet — check back after the next enrichment run, or browse the routes below.
Getting around
- the Delhi Metro, one of the world's largest networks
- buses and auto-rickshaws
- taxis and rideshare
General transit options — not an exhaustive list; check local sources for current fares and schedules.
Good to know before you fly
- Delhi's airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
- From Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), the fastest typical option into the centre is the metro (Delhi Metro Airport Express Line) — around 20 min to New Delhi Railway Station (typical, non-stop).
- Best time to fly: a monsoon-influenced climate — very hot pre-monsoon summers, a monsoon season (Jul–Sep), cool winters (illustrative — general climate pattern, not a live forecast; conditions vary year to year).
- First-time tip: nonstop service isn't guaranteed on every route into Delhi — check the real inbound routes below (carriers, nonstop vs connecting) before you book.
Entry & visa basics
Entry requirements (visa, passport validity, health or customs forms) depend on your nationality and where you're flying from, and change over time — they aren't listed here. Check India's official government travel-advisory page and verify again close to departure; IATA's Travel Centre (linked below) is a useful starting point for passport/visa/health-entry lookups by nationality and destination.
Sources & further reading
- Wikivoyage: Delhi· CC BY-SA
- OpenStreetMap· © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL
- IATA Travel Centre — entry & visa requirements
Background resources for planning, shown under their own licenses — the guide above is our own original editorial, not reproduced from these sources.
Airports serving Delhi
Frequently asked questions
Which airports serve Delhi?
Delhi is served by one airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
When's the best time to fly to Delhi?
a monsoon-influenced climate — very hot pre-monsoon summers, a monsoon season (Jul–Sep), cool winters. Typical shoulder-season months: Oct, Nov, Feb, Mar. This is illustrative general climate guidance, not a live forecast — conditions vary year to year.
How do I get from the airport to Delhi center?
From Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), a typical option is the metro (Delhi Metro Airport Express Line), around 20 minutes to New Delhi Railway Station (typical, non-stop). Delhi also has the Delhi Metro, one of the world's largest networks, buses and auto-rickshaws, taxis and rideshare.