Travelling from Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Milan. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) taking off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 8 hours 20 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight.
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in New Delhi. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Milan.
The busiest route is from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Choose from 7 direct services each week. Air India operates a 8pm departure between MXP and DEL.
Your flight from Milan to DEL won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Reach your destination without the detour from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Direct flights from Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) can be booked from here.
When leaving from MXP, you can take a direct flight from Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport with Air India.
Air India is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from MXP to DEL.
Among carriers operating on this route, Air India is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Milan to DEL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Milan Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Milan Malpensa Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, check out these options when leaving from Milan Bergamo Airport:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
BGY is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Milan Bergamo Airport the day before your Milan to DEL flight:
67% of flights out of Milan Bergamo Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can lock in a plane ticket from Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) with one or more stops out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between LIN and DEL:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
From central Milan, LIN is around 8 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 20 minutes to get there by car and 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving on time, LIN is a reliable starting point for any journey.
About Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near DEL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and explore beyond New Delhi's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
From Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, central New Delhi is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is R 3,754. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,217. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Milan to DEL.
April is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). January is the most popular month to visit New Delhi. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in September.
Before locking in your Milan to DEL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in New Delhi, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about New Delhi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in New Delhi right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Milan to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport:
India Gate and India Gate View are just two of the major attractions to put on your New Delhi itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Park India Gate.
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 290 kilometres northwest of New Delhi, a trip to Ludhiana will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Iskcon Ludhiana, Mandir Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Krishna Mandir.
Around 241 kilometres north of New Delhi, Chandigarh is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Nek Chand’s Rock Garden of Chandigarh, Capitol Complex and Rock Garden.
