Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 40 minutes.
New Delhi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes New Delhi four hours 30 minutes ahead of Rome.
Take your pick of ten weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights. The 13:55 departure with ITA Airways is the earliest flight you can take. ITA Airways operates the latest service of the day at 14:10.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your FCO to DEL flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
ITA Airways is your gateway to exploring New Delhi (and maybe even some other exciting corners of India!). Browse the direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with ITA Airways on this route.
ITA Airways is the most punctual carrier operating FCO to DEL flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between FCO and DEL include:
Zurich Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
King Khaled International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Right now, Rs46,512 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs114,942. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FCO to DEL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from FCO to DEL.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights that depart Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport land at their destination on time.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near FCO? If you've booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Reserve a hotel close to DEL if you're catching a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car and discover New Delhi and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Indira Gandhi International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport to central New Delhi has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit New Delhi in April.
Lock in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino 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 and 43ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FCO to DEL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited New Delhi, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel about 3 kilometres west to Delhi to tick off its leading attractions. From Naqqar Khana to Sita ram park and JU Park-2, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi, Kanpur is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.