Travelling from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
New Delhi is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Gassim and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your ELQ to DEL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ELQ and DEL:
Bahrain International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
$162 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Return flights start from $443. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from ELQ to DEL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ELQ to DEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
91.0% of flights departing from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when taking off from ELQ.
To reach Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport from central Gassim, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional 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 top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Indira Gandhi International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit New Delhi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in New Delhi is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ELQ to DEL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen New Delhi, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Travel around 3 kilometres west to Delhi to check off its popular sights. From Naqqar Khana to Sita ram park and JU Park-2, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another corner of India, consider Kanpur, roughly 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church are the start of reasons to visit.