Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
New Delhi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes New Delhi one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai.
Flights from DXB to DEL start at 00:05 — the earliest with Air India. The latest departure is at 23:10 with SpiceJet. In total, you can choose from 132 weekly Dubai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DXB to DEL flight.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Dubai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport to choose from. When planning your New Delhi journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of India:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is IndiGo.
With an impressive 88.43% of services arriving as scheduled, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating DXB to DEL flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DXB and DEL include:
Ahmedabad Airport
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is $146. A return ticket right now is $280. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DXB to DEL, reserve your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from DXB to DEL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 74.31% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near DXB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dubai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DEL instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and experience more of New Delhi and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
From Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to New Delhi in April.
The warmest month in New Delhi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DXB to DEL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've done New Delhi, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel around 3 kilometres west to Delhi to check off its top attractions. From Naqqar Khana to Sita ram park and JU Park-2, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi, Kanpur is another favourite stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.