India DEL

New Delhi

A green capital known for wildlife access and city life.

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Min. layover to leave
210 min
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Can leave airport?
Need 6h+
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Transit to city
45 min
Select Airport
DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport Insider Guide
45 min to city
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We recommend staying airside at DEL with under 6 hours
45 min each way. Immigration typically 60 min. Minimum recommended: 210 min for comfort.
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How much time do you have?
Our recommendations take into account your actual arrival and departure times, airport processing, and transit friction.
From DEL
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Under 3h
Stay airside
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3–6 hours
Quick city stop
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6–10 hours
Full exploration
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10+ hours
Multi-neighborhood
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Your layover plan

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Time budget breakdown
🛂 Immigration 60m
🚊 Transit 45m
🗽 Explore
🚊 Return 45m
🔒 Buffer 60m
At DEL, stay airside—T3 has excellent lounges and dining, and immigration plus traffic make exits impractical.
We recommend you stay airside: Delhi traffic and airport distance limit short exits.
A brief nearby visit is possible only if traffic is light.
Stay near the center and prioritize one or two key experiences. Traffic and crowds can be intense, so plan around downtime and rest.
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Where to Eat

Best eats for a layover

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Food guides for New Delhi are coming soon! Check the itinerary tab for restaurant recommendations built into your layover plan.
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New Delhi Food Walking Tour
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What to See

Top layover-friendly sights

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Sightseeing guides for New Delhi are coming soon! Check the itinerary tab for top sights built into your layover plan.
Practical Information

Everything you need to know

🛂 Immigration & Customs

Average immigration wait at DEL: approximately 60 minutes.

🚊 Getting to the City

Recommended: Metro - Metro is fastest despite congestion.

Metro and airport express connect to city. Heavy congestion on roads.

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🧳 Luggage Storage

Don't drag your bags through New Delhi. Luggage storage services available near the airport and in the city center.

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🌤 Weather & Packing

Check current weather conditions for New Delhi before your layover. Dress in layers for airport-to-city transitions — terminals can be cold while city streets may be warm.

💡 Layover Advice

Delhi is intense and spread out, so focus on one cultural area and move slowly.

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