Sydney (Mascot) to New Delhi (SYD–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SYD–DEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air India leads the route. The flight covers 6,485 miles in approximately 12h. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India Also: ET, LH, LX, NZ | 7 | 788 | 12h55 | – | Star Alliance | ET, LH, LX, NZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 1.5:00 PM in New Delhi.
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.
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.
SYD–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SYD to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to DEL ranges from 12 hours 0 minutes to 12 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,485 miles (10,435 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via TFU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.