Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is 5 hours 35 minutes.
New Delhi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes New Delhi two hours 30 minutes behind Kuala Lumpur.
Each week, there are 31 Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 08:50 Malaysia Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 19:00 with AirAsia X.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your KUL to DEL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to New Delhi, India. Jet off with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport:
Most travellers choose to fly with AirAsia X on this route.
AirAsia X is the most punctual carrier that operates KUL to DEL flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between KUL and DEL:
Phuket International Airport
Vishakhapatnam Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is R 1,756. A return fare is currently R 3,719. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KUL to DEL.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
When it comes to Kuala Lumpur International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58.65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 4 hours 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near KUL:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DEL instead:
Pick up an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car and explore New Delhi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Hire are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Indira Gandhi International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of New Delhi. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to New Delhi in April.
Book your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport for May if you'd like to go to New Delhi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KUL to DEL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've done New Delhi, now it's time to discover more of India. Travel around 3 kilometres west to Delhi to check off its leading sights. From Naqqar Khana to Sita ram park and JU Park-2, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of India, head for Kanpur, about 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church are key highlights.