Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
New Delhi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes New Delhi five hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your EDI to DEL flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EDI and DEL:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Book a hotel close to DEL if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of New Delhi and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central New Delhi. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to New Delhi in March.
Before locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in New Delhi, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to DEL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
New Delhi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. About 3 kilometres west of New Delhi, a trip to Delhi will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
Around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi, Kanpur is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.