Flying from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Chandigarh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Chandigarh and New Delhi are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from IXC to DEL start at 05:45 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last departure is at 22:45 with Air India. Overall, there are 416 weekly Chandigarh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IXC to DEL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Chandigarh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, so jetting to New Delhi (and then seeing more parts of India!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
Air India is the most punctual carrier that operates IXC to DEL flights, with 76.6% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chandigarh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IXC and DEL:
Jaipur Airport
Srinagar International Airport
Leh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Currently, Rs7,507 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chandigarh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs14,752. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from IXC to DEL by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Chandigarh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IXC to DEL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chandigarh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
76.09% of flights leaving from Chandigarh Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Chandigarh Airport from central Chandigarh, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near IXC? If you're boarding an early flight from Chandigarh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you're coming in on a late Chandigarh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near DEL:
Pick up an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car and explore New Delhi and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Indira Gandhi International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
From Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chandigarh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to New Delhi in April.
The warmest month in New Delhi is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 43ºC. Lock in your flights from Chandigarh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IXC to DEL in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen New Delhi. Around 3 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi, Kanpur is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
