Travelling from Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL): What you need to know
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is Dubai's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL) taking off from here.
Book a direct Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International flight and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Delhi Indira Gandhi International is located in New Delhi. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai.
With 89 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL) is the busiest route. Air India operates the earliest flight at 12:05am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from DXB to DEL is with SpiceJet at 11:10pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to DEL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Popular months like January or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Take the express route from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Direct flights from Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL) operate from here.
A good selection of airlines at DXB operate direct flights from Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International. Some of the most popular are:
Air India is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from DXB to DEL.
Flydubai is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to DEL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Lucknow Chaudhary Charan Singh Intl Airport (LKO)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Dubai International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Dubai International Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can arrive at DWC from the centre of Dubai in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to DEL flight:
Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
If you have a late flight from Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near DEL:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International flight.
Getting from Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to central New Delhi
Delhi Indira Gandhi International is around 16 kilometres from the centre of New Delhi. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International is R 1,260. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,841. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from Dubai to DEL, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
February is when most people book flights from Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL). Visit New Delhi in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in New Delhi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your Dubai to DEL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about New Delhi
After booking your flight from Dubai to Delhi Indira Gandhi International, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring New Delhi:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. India Gate, Mughal Garden and National Museum of Natural History are highlights which should be on every New Delhi itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've seen New Delhi, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel around 225 kilometres southwest to Jaipur to check off its leading attractions. From City Palace to Amber Fort and Jaipur, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in India, head for Ludhiana, about 290 kilometres northwest of New Delhi. Iskcon Ludhiana, Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Ludhiana and ISKCON, Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple are the start of reasons to visit.
