Flights from Auckland to Delhi, India

With a larger population than that of Australia, Delhi has been described as almost a country in itself, as there is so much to see and do. The 17th-century city of Shahjahanabad, known as Old Delhi, was built for the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, and although much of its original wall has now crumbled, it is a fascinating place to explore. Moving on to more recent history, Delhi is India’s capital city and home to all three branches of the Government of India with its colonial-era parliament buildings.

Flying to Delhi

1. Which airports serve Auckland to Delhi?

Auckland Airport is the largest and busiest in New Zealand. Located near Mangere and Airport Oaks, it is 21 km (13 miles) south of the city center, and it is the international hub of Air New Zealand as well as the New Zealand hub of Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways. It has both an international and domestic terminal, which are connected by a walkway and free shuttle bus service. Indira Ghandi International Airport is the main primary aviation hub for the region and has three terminals.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Auckland to Delhi?

A large number of airlines operate flights from Auckland to Delhi, including China Airlines, Emirates, Qatar, Singapore and Cathay. Some operate daily flights, while others are less frequent.

3. How long is the flight?

The flight from Auckland to Delhi is approximately 18 hours and ten minutes with one stop, but this varies depending on the operator and the route taken. The most popular connecting city is Singapore.

4. Climate changes between Auckland and Delhi

Travelers from Auckland will have experienced its temperate climate of warm and humid summers and damp winters. It is the sunniest part of the country, with an average of 2,060 sunshine hours per year. When arriving in Delhi, there is quite a contrast in weather. With its subtropical climate, it has very mild and sunny winters and a pre-monsoonal very hot season from mid-March to mid-June. Delhi also has a muggy and rainy summer.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

All foreign nationals entering India should have a valid passport with a visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Post abroad. Visitors to New Zealand need a visa unless they are Australian citizens or residents, a UK citizen/passport holder or a citizen of a country that has a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand. The individual lengths of time permitted for visitors to stay should be checked before traveling.

Delhi Information

Situated in the north of New Zealand’s North Island, Auckland is based around two large harbors. At its center, the Sky Tower has fantastic views of Viaduct Harbour and its boats and superyachts lined with cafes and bars for people to watch the world go by. There is also Mission Bay Beach downtown with its seaside promenade and the city’s oldest park, Auckland Domain, which is based around an extinct volcano. Its population is just over 1,415,000 compared to approximately 24 million in Delhi, so the two cities could not be more different. For visitors wishing to slowly immerse themselves in the sheer number of experiences in Delhi, the red-and-white Jama Masjid is an oasis of calm.