Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 7 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
Choose from 23 weekly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 06:45.
To ensure you catch your DEL to IST flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between DEL and IST:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Currently, 117 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 206 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from DEL to IST, book your trip two months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DEL to IST.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
67.17% of flights that depart Indira Gandhi International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Indira Gandhi International Airport from central New Delhi, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DEL? If you're catching an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're arriving on a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near IST:
Explore without limits with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the busiest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Istanbul in February.
When reserving your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DEL to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its top sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
