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· 08:17 AM
Known for
- the Red Fort
- Humayun's Tomb
- India Gate
- being India's capital
Flying to Delhi
Cheapest confirmed fare into Delhi: GBP 63.71, flying from Mumbai. · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air India (AI)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 63.71–138.51 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air India (AI), EgyptAir (MS), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Gulf Air Bahrain (GF), Oman Air (WY), Qatar Airways (QR), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), SriLankan Airlines (UL), Turkish Airlines (TK), flydubai (FZ)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 115.81–1,252.94 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Aegean Airlines (A3), Azerbaijan Airlines (J2), British Airways (BA), EgyptAir (MS), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air Bahrain (GF), Hahn Air (HR), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Oman Air (WY), Qatar Airways (QR), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Turkish Airlines (TK), Uzbekistan Airways
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 204.23–979.71 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air India (AI), Azerbaijan Airlines (J2), Etihad Airways (EY), Hahn Air (HR), Qatar Airways (QR), Turkish Airlines (TK), Uzbekistan Airways
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 207.28–1,169.73 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air India (AI), Azerbaijan Airlines (J2), EgyptAir (MS), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air Bahrain (GF), Hahn Air (HR), Qatar Airways (QR), Turkish Airlines (TK), Uzbekistan Airways
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 217.33–1,606.49 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air India (AI), Azerbaijan Airlines (J2), Cathay Pacific (CX), EgyptAir (MS), Hahn Air (HR), Qatar Airways (QR), Turkish Airlines (TK), Uzbekistan Airways
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 234.43–4,013.26 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air India (AI), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air Bahrain (GF), Lufthansa (LH), Qatar Airways (QR), Turkish Airlines (TK), flydubai
Only connecting itineraries were found in this sample search (no nonstop offer).
Range in this sample: GBP 248.61–990.92 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air China (CA), China Eastern Airlines (MU), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air Bahrain (GF), Nepal Airlines, Oman Air (WY), Qatar Airways (QR)
Only connecting itineraries were found in this sample search (no nonstop offer).
Range in this sample: GBP 264.86–2,667.86 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: EgyptAir (MS), Etihad Airways (EY), Finnair (AY), Gulf Air Bahrain (GF), ITA (AZ), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), Oman Air (WY), Qatar Airways (QR), SWISS, Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Turkish Airlines (TK)
Only connecting itineraries were found in this sample search (no nonstop offer).
Range in this sample: GBP 283.04–574.87 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air China (CA), Air India (AI), British Airways (BA), EgyptAir (MS), Etihad Airways (EY), Finnair (AY), Gulf Air Bahrain (GF), Hahn Air (HR), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), Oman Air (WY), Qatar Airways (QR), SWISS, Uzbekistan Airways
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 304.08–647.18 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: British Airways (BA), EgyptAir (MS), Etihad Airways (EY), Finnair (AY), Gulf Air Bahrain (GF), ITA (AZ), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), Oman Air (WY), Qatar Airways (QR), SWISS, Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Turkish Airlines (TK)
Only connecting itineraries were found in this sample search (no nonstop offer).
Range in this sample: GBP 329.37–651.86 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air India (AI), Azerbaijan Airlines (J2), British Airways (BA), EgyptAir (MS), Etihad Airways (EY), Finnair (AY), Gulf Air Bahrain (GF), ITA (AZ), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), Oman Air (WY), Qatar Airways (QR), SWISS, SriLankan Airlines (UL), Virgin Atlantic (VS)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 372.53–655.35 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
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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
Popular routes to 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.