Sydney (Mascot) to New Delhi (SYD–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AI301
AI Air India
788
8:45 PM
AEDT T1
4:15 AM+1
IST
13h
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET1157
ET Ethiopian
788
8:45 PM
AEDT T1
4:15 AM+1
IST
13h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI302
AI Air India
788
12:55 AM
IST T3
7:15 PM
AEDT
12h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sydney (Mascot) to New Delhi
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 6,485 mi 13h nonstop -5.5h behind 22 1-stop hubs

SYD–DEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air India and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 6,485 miles in approximately 13h. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SYD–DEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AI Air India 7 788 13h Star Alliance
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 788 13h Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AI, ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI + ET (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SYD to DEL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to DEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,378
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5.5h
New Delhi is 5.5 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEDT · DEL: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 0.5:00 PM in New Delhi.
Distance & Flight Time
6,485 mi / 10,435 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 0m.
Getting to SYD

The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.

Getting from DEL

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.

New Delhi Climate

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.

SYD–DEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to New Delhi route.
Route details
Distance6,485 mi / 10,435 km
Flight time13h
Time difference-5.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: DEL
IATA / ICAODEL / VIDP
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr77.8M
Elevation777 ft / 237 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to DEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport take approximately 13h. The route covers 6,485 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India and Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SYD to DEL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TFU, SGN, NRT, KUL, HKT, MNL, CAN, MEL, BLR, HKG, SIN, DXB, BKK, AUH, DOH, DPS, PVG, HND, HAN, ICN, TPE and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Delhi is 5.5 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
Yes, return flights from DEL to SYD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SYD to DEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from Air India and Ethiopian Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SYD to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SYD to DEL ranges from 13 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,485 miles (10,435 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via TFU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.