Flying from Beijing to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL): What you need to know
New Delhi is two hours 30 minutes behind Beijing. Delhi Indira Gandhi International is located in New Delhi, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Beijing to DEL.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Beijing to DEL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Almaty International Airport (ALA)
PEK is about 27 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
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Beijing Capital International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart PEK reach their destination without delay.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Break up your flight from Beijing to Delhi Indira Gandhi International with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Beijing Daxing International Airport and DEL include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Almaty International Airport (ALA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Beijing to PKX in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Beijing Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to DEL flight:
Beijing Daxing International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 87% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
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Getting from Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to central New Delhi
Central New Delhi is around 16 kilometres from Delhi Indira Gandhi International and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
R 2,736 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Delhi Indira Gandhi International. Return flights start from R 7,202. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Beijing to DEL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Beijing to Delhi Indira Gandhi International ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Beijing to DEL.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Beijing to Delhi Indira Gandhi International. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to New Delhi. February is when most people book flights from Beijing to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in New Delhi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your Beijing to DEL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Delhi Indira Gandhi International in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about New Delhi
Start your New Delhi trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Beijing to Delhi Indira Gandhi International, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in New Delhi when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for India Gate followed by Mughal Garden and National Museum of Natural History.
Explore more of India
You've visited New Delhi, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Journey around 225 kilometres southwest to Jaipur to tick off its top sights. From City Palace to Amber Fort and Jaipur, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Ludhiana is another standout destination in India and is around 290 kilometres northwest of New Delhi. No journey is complete without experiencing Iskcon Ludhiana, Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Ludhiana and ISKCON, Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple.
