Cheap flights to Indira Gandhi International airport

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Cheap Flights to New Delhi (DEL)

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) serves India's capital city of New Delhi. As one of the largest and busiest airports in the world, Indira Gandhi International has numerous connections to destinations around the globe. Finding cheap flights to New Delhi is surprisingly easy, with deals on long-haul flights often available. You can use Skyscanner to narrow down which month and day is the cheapest to fly to New Delhi.

Best Time to Book a Flight to New Delhi

February to March and October to November are generally the best times to visit New Delhi and deals on flights can often be found during these months. Scorching heat is common during spring and early summer, while flooding is common from July to September. December and January tend to be uncomfortably cold and thick winter fog often leads to flights getting cancelled. If you want to be sure of finding the best airfare to New Delhi, sign up for Price Alerts.

Airlines that Fly to New Delhi

With so many airlines flying to New Delhi, here are just some of the more major ones:

• Air Canada
• Air China
• Air France
• Air India
• All Nippon Airways
• Asiana Airways
• British Airways
• Cathay Pacific
• China Airlines
• China Eastern Airlines
• Emirates
• Ethiopian Airlines
• Etihad Airways
• IndiGo
• Japan Airlines
• Jet Airways
• KLM
• Korean Air
• Kuwait Airways
• Lufthansa
• Malaysia Airlines
• Qatar Airways
• Singapore Airlines
• Swiss International Air Lines
• Thai Airways
• Turkish Airlines
• United Airlines
• Virgin Atlantic

What to Expect When Arriving at the Airport

Taxis are a cheap and easy way of getting from the airport to the city itself. Avoid touts offering to drive you to the city and instead head to the police-operated ticket booth where you can buy a prepaid taxi trip to wherever you need to go. Buses also operate between the airport and major destinations in Delhi and take about 50 minutes. The Delhi Airport Metro Express is a modern, clean, and comfortable metro train service that stops at Terminal 3 and will bring you to the New Delhi Metro Station in about 20 minutes.

Airport Facilities

Once considered one of the worst airports in the world, Indira Gandhi International has been completely redeveloped and has won numerous awards in recent years for its design, amenities, and service. WiFi, restaurants, shops, lounges, shuttle connections between terminals, ATMs, and foreign exchange counters are located throughout the airport. While the airport is easy to navigate, keep in mind that numerous security checks can mean actually getting to your gate takes longer than you might expect. Arrive at the airport three hours beforehand for international flights or two hours for domestic flights.

What to See and Do in Delhi

As one of the oldest cities in the world, Delhi is packed with cultural treasures, including the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, and the Qutub Complex, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, is also an architectural wonder and located across the street from the Red Fort. Connaught Place is where you will find remnants of India's colonial past. Delhi also has a reputation for being a food-lover's paradise. As the capital of India, finding a hotel is easy, from cheap budget accommodations to some of the most luxurious stays in the country.