Traveling from Beijing to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your trip from in Beijing. Check out your options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) when booking your flight from Beijing to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
New Delhi is two hours 30 minutes behind Beijing. Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in New Delhi, which follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Beijing to DEL. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're traveling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Beijing to DEL with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between PEK and DEL include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Almaty Airport (ALA)
The distance from central Beijing to PEK is around 31 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Booked an early flight from Beijing to Indira Gandhi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Beijing Capital International Airport:
79.67% of flights leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport reach their destination on time.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Split up your flight from Beijing to Indira Gandhi International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Daxing International Airport and DEL are:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Almaty Airport (ALA)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to PKX from the center of Beijing in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometers away.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to DEL flight:
Most flights that depart Daxing International Airport land at their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 88.83%.
About Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Reserve a hotel near DEL if you have a late flight from Beijing to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Select one of these options and end the night sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental and explore beyond New Delhi's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Beijing to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 10 kilometers from central New Delhi. How long it takes to get to the center by cab or car rental will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Traveling by public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Indira Gandhi International Airport is $200. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $421. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Beijing to DEL, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Beijing to Indira Gandhi International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Beijing to DEL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Beijing to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Visit New Delhi in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Beijing to DEL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in New Delhi, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Indira Gandhi International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about New Delhi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in New Delhi right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Beijing to Indira Gandhi International Airport:
There are loads of exciting things to do in New Delhi when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at India Gate followed by India Gate View and Park India Gate.
Explore more of India
New Delhi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometers south-west of New Delhi, a trip to Jaipur will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like City Palace, Amber Fort and Jaipur.
Around 290 kilometers north-west of New Delhi, Ludhiana is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Iskcon Ludhiana, Mandir Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Krishna Mandir.