Flight Destinations

Flights to Delhi

Places in India

Flights to Africa Flights to Asia Flights to Australia Flights to Caribbean Flights to Central America Flights to Europe Flights to Indian Ocean Flights to Middle East Flights to North America Flights to Pacific Islands Flights to South America

Delhi is a huge metropolis in northern India that’s home to around 12.25 million people, making it the eighth largest metropolis in the world. New Delhi, the capital of India, lies within the Delhi metropolis and often the two names are used interchangeably.

Flights to Delhi

Flights to Delhi land at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (airport code: DEL), located in the southwest of the city. The airport is connected to the city centre via buses that run on the Expressway, and sometime in 2010 the new Metro connection to the airport should also be completed. From the UK you can catch a flight to Delhi with numerous airlines, and have the choice of a direct or indirect route. Airlines such as British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways provide travellers with direct flights to Delhi from the UK. Or for more choice and perhaps a cheaper fare consider one stop flights with the likes of Irtysh Avia, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, SriLankan Airlines, Etihad, Emirates, Air France, Northwest Airlines, and Austrian.

Delhi Tourist Attractions

Being such a huge city Delhi has many things to see and do, though there’s never really any getting away from the crowds here. This means you should always allow yourself extra time when travelling from one attraction to another, both because of the number of people and because of the distances between places. With so many things to see and do, here are just some of the highlights of a visit to Delhi.

The Red Fort

One of the top tourist attractions in Delhi is the Red Fort (Lal Qila). The sandstone red coloured fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, and was completed in 1648. The once lavish rooms have unfortunately been fairly well pillaged from over the centuries so this fort is not what it once was, however the buildings are very impressive all the same and the gardens are well tended.

The sheer size of the Red Fort is bound to impress, and once inside there are numerous different parts of the fort to see. The Covered Bazaar is one, and it is actually set up as a bazaar where you can buy numerous souvenirs. There are several palaces inside, and also the Museum of the Independence Movement. Lahore Gate is also a big attraction and this is easily seen as it’s the only open entrance into the fort.

Humayun’s Tomb

There are three UNESCO World heritage Sites within the city of Delhi, and Humayun’s Tomb is one of them. The tomb is contained within an impressive building that’s surrounded by attractive grounds and gardens.

Qutub Complex

The Qutub Complex is another of the World Heritage Sites and this has buildings dating back from the 1200’s. As the name suggests this is a complex containing a number of structures such as the Qutub Minar, a tall minaret. There is also Delhi’s first mosque here, the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, and the Tomb of Imam Zamin.

India Gate

Amongst the other notable pieces of architecture in Delhi is the India Gate, Delhi’s answer to the Arc de Triomphe. The India Gate was built in memoriam to India’s soldiers who fell during the First World War.

Delhi’s Museums

Delhi has many museums, but the ones to look out for include the National Museum, the National Science Centre, and the National Railway Museum.

When Should You Visit Delhi?

Delhi has a humid subtropical climate which means the city experiences long, hot and humid summers and mild winters, so you can never truly escape the heat when visiting Delhi! It’s best to avoid the monsoon season which occurs from June to September, then if you want lower temperatures the best time to visit would be December to February when average highs are between 18C (64F) and 23C (73F).