Tokyo to New Delhi (HND–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HND–DEL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air India, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways lead the route. The flight covers 3,642 miles in approximately 9h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 14 | 788, 789 | 9h-9h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| JL Japan Airlines Also: 6E, UL | 7 | 789 | 8h45 | – | Oneworld | 6E, UL |
| NH All Nippon Airways | 7 | 789 | 9h | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New Delhi from Tokyo
| Metric | HND→DEL | NRT→DEL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from HND | – | 37 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 21 |
| Flight time | 9h | 8h 45m |
Travel Essentials
HND: JST · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Tokyo, it's 2.5:00 PM in New Delhi.
Japanese passport holders need a visa to enter India. The eVisa at indianvisaonline.gov.in is the fastest route. A 30-day eTourist visa costs $25, a 1-year multiple-entry is $40, and a 5-year multiple-entry is $80. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. Visa on arrival is not available for Japanese nationals. The eVisa is valid at 28 designated airports including Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Chennai (MAA), Bangalore (BLR), and Kolkata (CCU).
Upload a passport scan (valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages), a recent photo with white background, and provide your Indian hotel address. The approved eVisa arrives by email. Print it and carry it with you. At immigration, they will also take biometrics (fingerprints and photo). The 30-day visa allows double entry, while the 1-year and 5-year versions allow multiple entries with stays of up to 90 days per visit.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) to Delhi run about 9 hours 30 minutes on JAL, ANA, and Air India. Mumbai is about 10 hours direct. India uses the Indian rupee (INR), trading at roughly 6.2 INR per JPY. No mandatory vaccinations for arrivals from Japan. International SIM cards from Japanese carriers rarely include India roaming at decent rates, so pick up a Jio or Airtel SIM at the airport telecom counters for INR 500 to INR 900 with data included.
Keikyu Line from Shinagawa reaches Haneda in 13 minutes (¥310). Tokyo Monorail from Hamamatsucho takes 15–22 minutes (¥500). Both run frequently from 5am to midnight. Haneda's central location makes it by far the most convenient Tokyo airport.Taxis from central Tokyo cost ¥3,500–5,500 depending on destination and traffic. Limousine buses serve major hotels and stations (¥600–1,100). Ride-shares (GO, S.RIDE) are growing in Japan. The airport is 14km from central Tokyo, significantly closer than Narita.
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.
HND–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HND to DEL
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HND to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HND to DEL is about 9 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,642 miles (5,862 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hong Kong, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Narita (NRT).