Flying from Amritsar Airport (ATQ) to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Amritsar Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport.
New Delhi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Amritsar.
You can take your pick of 76 weekly Amritsar Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flights.
Your ATQ to DEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Amritsar Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport available through various airlines, getting to New Delhi (and then other parts of India) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with Air India on this route.
Among carriers operating ATQ to DEL flights, Air India has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amritsar Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATQ and DEL:
Mumbai Airport
Lucknow Airport
Srinagar Airport
Handy information about Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
Of the flights that depart from Amritsar Airport, 61% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Amritsar Airport from central Amritsar, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATQ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Amritsar Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you're coming in on a late Amritsar Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near DEL:
Grab a Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car and explore New Delhi and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Rental are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Amritsar Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is March, while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to New Delhi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Amritsar Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport for May if you'd like to visit New Delhi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATQ to DEL in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of India
New Delhi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. About 3 kilometres west of New Delhi, a visit to Delhi will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
Around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi, Kanpur is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.
