Flying from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
The timezone in New Delhi is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Madinah.
Your MED to DEL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MED and DEL include:
Muscat International Airport
Dubai Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is Rs32,485. A return ticket right now is Rs91,135. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from MED to DEL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from MED to DEL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
77.98% of flights that leave from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport from central Madinah, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MED:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you're coming in on a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near DEL:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire to explore New Delhi and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
From Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to New Delhi based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in New Delhi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 43ºC. Book your flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MED to DEL in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of India
New Delhi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. About 3 kilometres west of New Delhi, a trip to Delhi will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi, Kanpur is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.