Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
Around 8 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
New Delhi is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Amsterdam and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Every week, there are 16 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, select the 12:20 KLM flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 20:45 with Air India.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your AMS to DEL flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Air India has direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in New Delhi — and maybe even more of India if time allows.
Air India is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
KLM is the most punctual carrier that operates AMS to DEL flights, with 70.97% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between AMS and DEL:
Zurich Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is ₹ 21,186. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ₹ 36,098. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from AMS to DEL.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Indira Gandhi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, data shows 67.93% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Indira Gandhi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to AMS:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Reserve a hotel close to DEL if you're taking a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and explore beyond New Delhi's main sights.
Booking your ride from Indira Gandhi International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central New Delhi. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Indira Gandhi International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to New Delhi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Indira Gandhi International Airport for May if you'd like to go to New Delhi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 43ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to DEL in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've seen New Delhi. Around 3 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in India, head for Kanpur, about 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church are the start of reasons to visit.
