Travelling from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Edinburgh is five hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DEL to EDI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DEL and EDI:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Handy information about Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
When it comes to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central New Delhi to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DEL? If you're catching an early flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and explore beyond Edinburgh's main sights.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The quietest month for a flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you want to visit Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DEL to EDI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without dropping by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.