Hong Kong to New Delhi (HKG–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKG–DEL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, IndiGo and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 2,328 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 23 | 359, 74N, 74Y | 5h50-6h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 7 | 32N | 6h30 | – | – | – |
| AI Air India | 7 | 321 | 6h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | 321 | 6h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EK Emirates | 1 | 77X | 5h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New Delhi from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→DEL | MFM→DEL | CAN→DEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 23 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | 1 | 7 |
| Flight time | 5h 25m | 5h 34m | 6h 22m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 3.5:00 PM in New Delhi.
Hong Kong SAR passport holders need a visa to enter India. The eVisa is available online for tourism, business, medical, and conference purposes. The eTourist visa is valid for up to 5 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 90 days per visit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, with at least 2 blank pages.
eVisa holders must enter through one of India's 31 designated airports or 6 seaports. Land border crossings are not permitted on an eVisa. Apply at indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
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.
HKG–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to DEL
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India, Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to DEL ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes to 6 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,328 miles (3,747 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via MLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).