Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Narita International Airport is 7 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of New Delhi.
Flights from DEL to NRT start from 00:05 — the earliest with Air India. The last departure is at 23:00 with Air India. Overall, you can take your pick of six weekly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Narita International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your DEL to NRT flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Air India is your ticket to exploring Tokyo (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Japan!). Browse the direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Narita International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air India on this route.
Air India leads the way as the most punctual carrier for DEL to NRT flights, with 88.57% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Narita International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between DEL and NRT include:
Hong Kong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Narita International Airport flight is 168 €. A return ticket is currently 329 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from DEL to NRT by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Narita International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from DEL to NRT.
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Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
67.17% of flights that take off from Indira Gandhi International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central New Delhi to Indira Gandhi International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near DEL. Whether you have an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Narita International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Narita International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and see more of Tokyo and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Narita International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport to the centre of Tokyo has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The quietest month for a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Narita International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Tokyo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Narita International Airport for August if you want to explore Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEL to NRT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Osaka is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without experiencing Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.