Flights from Delhi to Toronto, Canada

As the biggest city in Canada, Toronto, in the province of Ontario, is hugely popular with tourists. The skyline is both dramatic and instantly recognizable. Toronto has developed a more laid-back atmosphere in recent years, and visitors flock to the shopping malls and nightclubs the city is quickly becoming known for. Toronto is a huge megacity now as five cities were amalgamated into one back in 1998. Even so, the population of the greater Toronto region is around 5.3 million people, relatively low when compared to other cities of the same size. With numerous art galleries and historic buildings, there is plenty to see and do in Toronto.

Flying to Toronto

1. Which airports serve Delhi to Toronto?

In Delhi the main airport is the Indira Gandhi International Airport, handling all major passenger traffic in and out of the city, both domestic and international. Flights to Toronto will arrive at Lester B. Pearson International Airport.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Delhi to Toronto?

Air Canada offers direct flights between Delhi and Toronto. Lufthansa offers indirect flights via Frankfurt and Etihad Airways will take passengers to Toronto via Abu Dhabi.

3. How long is the flight?

A direct flight between Delhi and Toronto can take around 14 hours and 45 minutes. An indirect flight going via Frankfurt can take in excess of 19 hours. A flight via Abu Dhabi will be around 22 hours. Toronto is 9 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi.

4. Climate changes between Delhi and Toronto

When it comes to the climate, visitors from India will notice a distinct drop in temperature. While the average temperature in Delhi is 29°C and above all year round, in Toronto it can be lower than 1°C, while in summer the average high is 22°C. Toronto has snow in the winter and there is precipitation all year round.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

The official languages used in Toronto are English and French. English is also used in Delhi, along with Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi. Both cities have a relaxed and modern way of life. A visa is required for visitors from India and most other countries to Canada and this should be applied for in advance. Visitors from the US do not require a visa for short stays.

The currency used in Canada is the Canadian dollar, while in Delhi it is the Indian Rupee. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, many hotels and Toronto banks. Major credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted and can be used in ATMs to obtain local currency.

Toronto Information

Situated along the shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto has towering skyscrapers that seem relatively small when compared with the CN Tower, which remains the world’s tallest free-standing structure. The revolving restaurant gives amazing views across the whole city and draws more than two million visitors each year. Toronto’s very own castle, Casa Loma, is a huge gothic style mansion that has been everything from a home, to a nightclub, and is now a museum and venue for hire.

The harbor front is a great place to relax and unwind after some serious shopping and sightseeing. There are bars and restaurants, and a visit to Toronto Zoo is a great day out for all the family. There are plenty of green spaces in which to relax, including Queen’s Park and the High Park where there are hiking trails and sports facilities. To get around the city most people use the subway, but there are the usual bus and taxi services you would expect to find.