Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
New Delhi is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Cape Town and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to DEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CPT and DEL include:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is R 5,566. A round-trip fare right now is R 10,599. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CPT to DEL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CPT to DEL.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
81.65% of flights departing from Cape Town International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from CPT.
To reach Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cape Town International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DEL instead:
Grab an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car and discover New Delhi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
From Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to New Delhi. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport for May if you'd like to visit New Delhi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CPT to DEL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
New Delhi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. About 3 kilometres west of New Delhi, a trip to Delhi will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
If there's time to check out another major stop in India, consider Kanpur, roughly 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church are key reasons to visit.
