Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 20 minutes.
New Delhi's timezone is UTC+5:30, making New Delhi two hours 30 minutes ahead of Jeddah.
Flights from JED to DEL start from 00:40 — the earliest with Saudia. The latest departure is at 21:15 with Air India. In total, there are 34 weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your JED to DEL flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to New Delhi (and then other destinations in India) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Most passengers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
With an impressive 88.52% of services arriving as scheduled, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering JED to DEL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between JED and DEL:
Kuwait International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is Rs30,587. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs64,592. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JED to DEL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JED to DEL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights leaving King Abdulaziz International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from JED.
Central Jeddah to King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Have an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to JED:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DEL instead:
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 popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
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 reach the centre by car.
It takes around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
July is the most popular month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to New Delhi in April.
Book your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport for May if you'd like to go to New Delhi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 43ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JED to DEL in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of New Delhi. Around 3 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi, Kanpur is another essential stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
