Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh Airport (IXC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
New Delhi and Chandigarh are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from DEL to IXC start at 05:50 — the earliest with Air India. The last departure is at 21:30 with IndiGo. Overall, you can take your pick of 601 weekly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your DEL to IXC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh Airport, so jetting off to Chandigarh (and then seeing more of India!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
Air India is the most punctual carrier that operates DEL to IXC flights, with 75.32% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between DEL and IXC:
Srinagar International Airport
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
Gaggal Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh Airport flight is R 445. A round-trip fare is currently R 930. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from DEL to IXC by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DEL to IXC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh Airport.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Of the departures from Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% touch down on time at their destination.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near DEL. Whether you have an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
Consider booking a hotel near IXC if you're catching a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go beyond Chandigarh and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can grab a Chandigarh Airport rental car from Europcar.
Reserving your vehicle from Chandigarh Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to central Chandigarh
Chandigarh Airport to central Chandigarh has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
The quietest month for a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Chandigarh based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Chandigarh is June, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from DEL to IXC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Chandigarh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south of Chandigarh, a visit to Delhi will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Jaipur is another well-known destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south of Chandigarh. No journey is complete without dropping by Amber Fort, Hawa mahal museum and City Palace.
