Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Mangalore Airport (IXE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mangalore Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
New Delhi and Mangalore share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Choose from 77 weekly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mangalore Airport flights. The 17:15 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight you can take. IndiGo operates the latest service of the day at 17:20.
Your DEL to IXE flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Travelling to Mangalore (and then seeing more of India!) is a snap with IndiGo. This popular airline has direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mangalore Airport.
IndiGo tops the list for bookings on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering DEL to IXE flights, with 70.49% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mangalore Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DEL and IXE include:
Pune Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
Right now, Rs20,697 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mangalore Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs43,411. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from DEL to IXE by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mangalore Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DEL to IXE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mangalore Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
When it comes to Indira Gandhi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.17% of flights complete their journey on time.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mangalore Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to DEL:
Arriving at Mangalore Airport (IXE)
If you have a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mangalore Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near IXE:
Getting from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to central Mangalore
Mangalore Airport to central Mangalore has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mangalore Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Mangalore in April.
Book your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mangalore Airport for April if you'd like to explore Mangalore during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DEL to IXE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Mangalore has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres east of Mangalore, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're eager to discover another corner of India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 306 kilometres south-east of Mangalore. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are highlights.