Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Paris: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paris is 8 hours 19 minutes.
Paris is 4 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi, where Indira Gandhi International Airport is located. Paris operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Take your pick of 28 services every week between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DEL to CDG is the 00:35 Air France service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 14:05 with Vistara.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from DEL to Paris. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a nonstop flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paris. Begin your trip at DEL and end it at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Choose from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paris. Get on board with any of these:
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from DEL to Paris that includes a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a passport from India, you will need an embassy visa to visit France. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paris for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
DEL is around 11 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 54 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paris? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near DEL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Paris
RM1,017 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paris. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM2,175. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book 2 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DEL to Paris.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paris. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap tickets from DEL to Paris every day.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 44 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is about 19 kilometres from the centre of Paris. Following your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 34 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take roughly 57 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from DEL to Paris, unwind at a hotel close to ORY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month to board a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paris while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Paris, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paris in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from DEL to Paris sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Paris right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paris:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are must-do's during your Paris adventure.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Paris and see the sights in your own time. Easily compare options in one place to find your ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Paris.