Flights to Delhi

The exotic Indian capital

Delhi has a rich history with lesser-known areas that are worth a visit such as dusk at Lodi Gardens, Islamic devotional singing at Nizamuddin and the great fort of Purana Qila. Take a city tour or cycle through Old Delhi. Delhi, India, is a large city with a rich culture, varied cuisine, magnificent temples and so much more.

The Delhi travel times

The best time to visit Delhi is from October to March. The climate is monsoon influenced and it is cooler and drier in these months. Visit during holidays and festivals and experience Indian culture. The Holi spring festival is in March, the exact date changes according to the Hindu calendar. The 15 August is Independence Day with a big parade in Delhi.

Useful Delhi tips

A visa is needed to visit Delhi. Valid passports require two blank pages for the visa and need to be be valid for at least 180 days at the time of application.

A valid polio vaccine certificate is needed if arriving from certain countries. other recommended vaccines include hepatitis A, typhoid, tetanus and diphtheria. Women should be especially vigilant when traveling alone. Indian prices are much lower than US prices and quality electronics cost about the same. 

Local Delhi information: arriving, hotels and transport

To get from Indira Gandhi International Airport to central Delhi take Metro line 2 from 4.40 in the morning until 23.30 hours or a shuttle bus to Connaught Place. A prepaid cab can be ordered before travel. There is a variety of accommodation. Rated hotels are expensive but guest houses and hostels are available from approximately 500 INR per person per night. Cheap three star hotels cost on average 1400 INR per person per night. There is an inexpensive public transport system that includes buses, metros and rickshaws. Cab prices are also much cheaper than in the US. The Metro is a good way to reach most tourist destinations. A Metro card costs a 50 Rupees deposit and some cash will need to be added. This saves buying a new ticket for each trip. Day tickets and tourist cards are available. After getting off the Metro walk or take a rickshaw.

Airport Delhi-Indira Gandhi DEL

Delhi - Indira Gandhi International airport is the second largest on the indian subcontinent after Mumbai by passenger numbers. It is on the outskirts of the city near the town of Nengai Dewat.

• URL: Official website
• Parking: Yes; paid short and long-term parking
• Nearby cities: New Delhi (10 km), Nangloi Jat (13 km), Gurgaon (13 km), Dilli (16 km), Bahadurgarh (22 km), Loni (27 km), Ghaziabad (34 km), Sonipat (47 km), Palwal (52 km), Rewari (64 km)
• Directions by car: The airport is about 6 km or 4 miles from Palam station. A direct metro line is planned for 2010.

Location

The airport is approx.12 km or 7 miles southwest of Connaught Place, about 14 km or 9 miles from New Delhi Railway Station (Pahar Ganj). By car from Connaught Place use the highway NH-8 towards Gurgaon and just follow the airport signs. There are several onward travel options, such as car rental, bus, prepaid taxi or Tuk-Tuk.

If arriving in the middle of the night, take a taxi or Tuk-Tuk directly to your hotel..Do not believe stories about the hotel being burned down as these taxi drivers will receive a considerable commission for taking you to specific hotels.