New Delhi to Narita (DEL–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DEL–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Japan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,673 miles in approximately 8h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL Japan Airlines Also: 6E, UL | 7 | 788 | 8h10 | – | Oneworld | 6E, UL |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DEL: IST · NRT: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 9.5:00 PM in Narita.
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Japan. Apply at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi or consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru. A single-entry tourist visa is free (Japan does not charge visa fees for Indian nationals). Processing takes 5 to 7 working days. Multiple-entry visas are available for frequent travelers who meet specific criteria (previous Japan visits, sufficient income). There is no eVisa or visa on arrival for Indian passport holders.
Required documents include a passport valid for at least 6 months, completed application form (downloadable from the embassy website), one passport photo (45x45mm or 45x35mm), confirmed round-trip flight itinerary, detailed day-by-day schedule of the visit, proof of accommodation (hotel bookings), bank statements for the last 3 months showing sufficient funds (no fixed amount, but roughly JPY 10,000 per day), employment letter with salary details, income tax returns for 2 to 3 years, and a cover letter. Applications must be submitted through an authorized travel agency (not directly to the embassy). The list of authorized agencies is on the embassy website.
Direct flights from Delhi to Tokyo Narita and Haneda run about 8 hours on Air India, Japan Airlines, and ANA. No direct flights from Mumbai; connect through Delhi, Singapore, Bangkok, or Hong Kong in 10 to 14 hours total. Japan uses the Japanese yen (JPY), trading at roughly 150 JPY per $1. Cash is still widely used in Japan, especially at smaller shops and restaurants. 7-Eleven and Japan Post ATMs accept international cards. No mandatory vaccinations. Complete the Visit Japan Web form before arrival for immigration and customs. Narita Express to Tokyo Station takes 60 minutes for JPY 3,070. From Haneda, the monorail to Hamamatsucho takes 13 minutes for JPY 500.
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.
Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.
Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.
Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.
DEL–NRT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEL to NRT
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Japan Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DEL to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEL to NRT is about 8 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,673 miles (5,910 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiwan Taoyuan, Hong Kong and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.