Frankfurt am Main to New Delhi (FRA–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FRA–DEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air India and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 3,804 miles in approximately 9h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India Also: SQ, TP | 19 | 77W, 789 | 8h05-10h01 | – | Star Alliance | SQ, TP |
| LH Lufthansa Also: AZ | 8 | 77X, 789 | 8h05-8h25 | – | – | AZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New Delhi from Frankfurt am Main
| Metric | FRA→DEL | LUX→DEL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from FRA | – | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 48 | 3 |
| Flight time | 9h 8m | 7h 24m |
Travel Essentials
FRA: CEST · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 9.5:00 PM in New Delhi.
German passport holders need a visa to enter India. The easiest route is the eVisa, which you apply for at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The eTourist Visa costs USD 25 for a 30-day single-entry or USD 40 for a 1-year multiple-entry. A 5-year multiple-entry eVisa runs USD 80. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. Apply at least a week before travel.
You can also get a traditional sticker visa at the Indian embassy in Berlin or consulates in Munich, Hamburg, or Frankfurt through BLS International. This takes 5 to 10 business days and costs around EUR 82. It makes sense if you need a longer stay or specific visa category.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date with at least 2 blank pages. The eVisa is valid at 28 designated airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai. You cannot enter on an eVisa at a land border crossing. Keep a printed copy of your eVisa approval with you.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
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.
FRA–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to DEL
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from Air India and Lufthansa. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FRA to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to DEL is about 9 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,804 miles (6,122 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 101 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zürich, İstanbul and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luxembourg (LUX).