Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 20 minutes.
New Delhi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes New Delhi four hours 30 minutes ahead of Paris.
Each week, there are 27 Charles de Gaulle Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights. The earliest flight departs at 10:05 and the latest is at 22:45.
Your CDG to DEL flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into New Delhi (and then exploring more of India!) is a breeze with Air France. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Air France is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Air India is the most punctual carrier offering CDG to DEL flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CDG and DEL include:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
222 € is currently the best price for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 415 €. These prices can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from CDG to DEL by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
61.46% of flights taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to CDG:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Consider booking a hotel close to DEL if you're catching a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and explore beyond New Delhi's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of New Delhi. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to New Delhi based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport for May if you'd like to explore New Delhi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CDG to DEL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've done New Delhi, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Travel around 3 kilometres west to Delhi to tick off its popular sights. From Naqqar Khana to Sita ram park and JU Park-2, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi, Kanpur is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
