Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
The timezone in New Delhi is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your STN to DEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, 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 when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stansted Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between STN and DEL:
Dubai Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Rs56,445 is currently the best price for a one-way Stansted Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs125,014. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from STN to DEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from STN to DEL.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Stansted Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights taking off from Stansted Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near STN. Whether you have an early flight from Stansted Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Book a hotel close to DEL if you're on a late Stansted Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
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 popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Indira Gandhi International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of New Delhi. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to New Delhi. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Stansted Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport for May if you'd like to explore New Delhi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 43ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from STN to DEL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
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, popular attractions include Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Kanpur is another favourite destination in India and is around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. No trip is complete without visiting Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.