New Delhi to Hyderabad (DEL–HYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DEL–HYD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air lead the route. The flight covers 787 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India Also: AC, ET, LH, LO, LX, MS, NH, OZ, SQ, SV | 85 | 32N, 359 | 2h10-2h20 | – | Star Alliance | AC, ET, LH, LO, LX, MS, NH, OZ, SQ, SV |
| 6E IndiGo Also: A3, AF, BA, JL, KL, QF, TK, VS | 42 | 32Q | 2h10-2h20 | – | – | A3, AF, BA, JL, KL, QF, TK, VS |
| QP Akasa Air | 14 | 7M8 | 2h30-2h35 | – | – | – |
| IX Air India Express | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| SG SpiceJet | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hyderabad from New Delhi
| Metric | DEL→HYD | DED→HYD | JAI→HYD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEL | – | 130 mi | 143 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 370 | 7 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 20m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
DEL: IST · HYD: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 6:00 PM in Hyderabad.
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–HYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Delhi to Hyderabad: The Capital to India's Pharmaceutical Hub
DEL–HYD is one of India's top-five busiest domestic routes by passenger volume, connecting the national capital to Hyderabad, the seat of Telangana state and India's second-largest pharmaceutical export cluster. IndiGo runs the highest frequency, typically 8–12 daily departures from Terminal 1 at IGI. Air India (absorbing former Vistara capacity) and Akasa Air each operate multiple daily flights. Block time is 1 hour 55 minutes. The southbound direction carries government officials, IT workers commuting between Delhi offices and Hyderabad development centers, and pharmaceutical industry executives traveling to Genome Valley and Shamshabad's industrial zones.
Route Demand Drivers and Seasonal Patterns
The DEL–HYD corridor carries year-round corporate and government travel at a volume that supports 15–20 combined daily departures. Seasonal leisure peaks occur around Telangana State Formation Day (June 2) and Dussehra, when families visit relatives between the two cities. Go First's suspension in 2023 reduced capacity temporarily, and both IndiGo and Air India absorbed displaced passengers. Akasa Air has grown its DEL–HYD share steadily since its 2022 launch, introducing competitive pricing on a corridor that had been dominated by IndiGo. Winter fog events at IGI affect early morning Hyderabad departures from December through January, with ground stops occasionally delaying 06:00–07:00 banks by 60 minutes or more.