Travelling from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
The timezone in New Delhi is UTC+5:30, which is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Hartford.
To ensure you get on your BDL to DEL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bradley International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BDL and DEL:
O'Hare International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bradley International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is $948. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $2,084. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from BDL to DEL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Bradley International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from BDL to DEL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bradley International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bradley International Airport (BDL)
BDL is located at Schoephoester Road.
Bradley International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80.22% of flights that take off from BDL arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Bradley International Airport from central Hartford, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Bradley International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BDL:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bradley International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DEL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and explore beyond New Delhi's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your ride 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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Bradley International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit New Delhi. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Bradley International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in New Delhi, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 43ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BDL to DEL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of India
New Delhi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. Around 3 kilometres west of New Delhi, a trip to Delhi will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
If you want to check out another major stop in India, head for Kanpur, about 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church are among its highlights.
