Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
The timezone in New Delhi is UTC+5:30, which is seven hours 30 minutes behind Auckland.
To ensure you catch your AKL to DEL flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Auckland Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between AKL and DEL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
$437 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Auckland Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Return flights start from $756. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AKL to DEL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Auckland Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
Of the departures from Auckland Airport, 69.31% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Auckland Airport from central Auckland, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to AKL? If you're boarding an early flight from Auckland Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Reserve a hotel near DEL if you're on a late Auckland Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental and venture far and wide through New Delhi and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Indira Gandhi International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
From Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center by car.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to New Delhi in April.
Book your flight from Auckland Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport for May if you want to explore New Delhi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from AKL to DEL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen New Delhi, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Journey around 3 kilometers west to Delhi to check off its must-visit sights. From Naqqar Khana to Sita ram park and JU Park-2, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in India, head for Kanpur, about 386 kilometers south-east of New Delhi. Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church are key reasons to visit.