Vijayawada to New Delhi (VGA–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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VGA–DEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 864 miles in approximately 2h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo | 17 | 32N | 2h19-2h30 | – | – | – |
| AI Air India | 14 | 32N | 2h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New Delhi from Vijayawada
| Metric | VGA→DEL | RJA→DEL | HYD→DEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from VGA | – | 78 mi | 164 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 31 | 11 | 199 |
| Flight time | 2h 19m | 2h 20m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
VGA: IST · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Vijayawada, it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi.
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.
VGA–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from VGA to DEL
Vijayawada International Airport (VGA) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Air India. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
VGA to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from VGA to DEL ranges from 2 hours 19 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 864 miles (1,390 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MAA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Madhurapudi (RJA), Hyderabad (HYD) and Visakhapatnam (VTZ).