New Delhi to Faizabad (DEL–AYJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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IX1285+1
IX Air India
7M8
8:00 AM
IST T1
9:40 AM
IST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AI9464cs
AI Air India
7M8
8:10 AM
IST T1
9:25 AM
IST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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6E2701
6E IndiGo
32Q
9:45 AM
IST T2
11:00 AM
IST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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QP1607
QP Akasa
7M8
10:50 AM
IST T1
12:15 PM
IST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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IX1274+1
IX Air India
7M8
9:55 AM
IST
11:30 AM
IST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AI9465cs
AI Air India
7M8
9:55 AM
IST
11:30 AM
IST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QP1608
QP Akasa
7M8
12:50 PM
IST
2:20 PM
IST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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6E2702
6E IndiGo
32Q
4:30 PM
IST
5:55 PM
IST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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New Delhi to Faizabad
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 334 mi 1h 15m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

DEL–AYJ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Air lead the route. The flight covers 334 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEL–AYJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 7 32Q 1h15
IX Air India Express Also: AI 7 7M8 1h40 AI
QP Akasa Air 7 7M8 1h25
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – 6E
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, IX, QP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + IX + QP (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEL to AYJ direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEL to AYJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
200
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Faizabad is 0 hours the same as New Delhi.
DEL: IST · AYJ: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 6:00 PM in Faizabad.
Distance & Flight Time
334 mi / 538 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 40m.
Getting to DEL

Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.

DEL–AYJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Delhi to Faizabad route.
Route details
Distance334 mi / 538 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: DEL
IATA / ICAODEL / VIDP
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr77.8M
Elevation777 ft / 237 m
Destination: AYJ
IATA / ICAOAYJ / VEAY
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation335 ft / 102 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEL to AYJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Maharshi Valmiki International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 40m. The route covers 334 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Air. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from DEL to AYJ. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOM, AMD, NMI, HYD and BLR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from AYJ to DEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DEL to AYJ

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Air. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEL to AYJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEL to AYJ ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 334 miles (538 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BOM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.