Dubai to New Delhi (DXB–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DXB–DEL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,356 miles in approximately 3h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 87 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 50 | 32N, 359, 788 | 3h25-3h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 14 | 32Q | 3h15-3h45 | – | – | – |
| SG SpiceJet | 14 | 73H | 3h20-4h | – | – | – |
| FZ flydubai Also: EK | 5 | 7M8 | 3h45 | – | – | EK |
| IX Air India Express | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New Delhi from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→DEL | SHJ→DEL | DWC→DEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 11 mi | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 116 | 21 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 7m | 3h 40m | 3h 22m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7.5:00 PM in New Delhi.
UAE passport holders need a visa to enter India. An eVisa is available online for tourism (up to 30, 90, or 365 days), business, and medical purposes. Apply through the Indian government's eVisa portal at least 4 days before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.
eVisa holders must enter through designated airports. Declare cash over USD 5,000 or total currency over USD 10,000.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
Airport Express Metro from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station (18–20 min, ₹60) runs 5am–11:30pm. T1 (domestic departures) has a free shuttle to T3 for the metro. Prepaid taxi booths in arrivals offer fixed fares; the New Delhi railway area is ₹400–600.Ola and Uber are reliable from DEL and often cheaper than prepaid taxis. Delhi traffic is severe; plan 60–90 minutes for surface transport during peak hours even though the airport is only 15 km from Connaught Place. NH-48 expressway provides the main access road.
Semi-arid climate with extreme seasonal variation. Summers (April–June) are extremely hot (38–46°C). Heat affects ground crew capacity but flights operate normally. Monsoon season (July–September) brings heavy rain and severe thunderstorms that frequently cause delays and diversions. Dust storms (andhi) precede monsoon onset in May–June and reduce visibility to near zero within minutes.
Dense fog is the most disruptive winter condition. December and January bring persistent cold fog (5–10°C with near-zero visibility) that can shut down operations for hours each morning. Delhi is one of the foggiest major airports in Asia during this period. Autumn (October–November) and spring (February–March) are the most flight-stable windows.
DXB–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to DEL
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India, flydubai, Air India Express and SpiceJet. With 116 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to DEL ranges from 3 hours 7 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,356 miles (2,182 km). There are approximately 116 weekly flights outbound and 113 return, totaling 229 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ), Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Ras Al Khaimah (RKT).