Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL): What you need to know
Delhi Indira Gandhi International is located in New Delhi. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rio de Janeiro to DEL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to DEL leaving from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Delhi Indira Gandhi International or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from GIG arrive at their destination on time.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is around 5 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Rio de Janeiro to DEL flight? Check in to a hotel near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
About Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Delhi Indira Gandhi International, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near DEL:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Delhi Indira Gandhi International flight.
Getting from Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to central New Delhi
From Delhi Indira Gandhi International, central New Delhi is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Delhi Indira Gandhi International is ₹ 66,619. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 116,989. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rio de Janeiro to DEL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Rio de Janeiro to Delhi Indira Gandhi International ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL). February is the most popular month to visit New Delhi. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in December.
Lock in a Rio de Janeiro to DEL plane ticket departing in May if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in New Delhi to range from 26ºC to 44ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Delhi Indira Gandhi International around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about New Delhi
Once you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Delhi Indira Gandhi International, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring New Delhi:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. India Gate, Mughal Garden and National Museum of Natural History are must-visits when exploring New Delhi.
Explore more of India
New Delhi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres southwest of New Delhi, a trip to Jaipur will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like City Palace, Amber Fort and Jaipur.
Around 290 kilometres northwest of New Delhi, Ludhiana is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Iskcon Ludhiana, Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Ludhiana and ISKCON, Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple.
