New Delhi · DEL
20 minutes to city center. 6–48 hours of layover time.
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DEL
Connection times, lounges, and transit rules for DEL.
Min connection time
Same terminal
30min
Different terminal
45min
LOUNGES
Air India Maharaja Lounge
Terminal T3 · Air India Business Class, Star Alliance Gold
Plaza Premium Lounge
Terminal T3 · Priority Pass, Lounge Key, Amex Platinum
DAY ROOMS
No day room data available.
Most international flights use T3. US passport holders need an e-Visa (~$25) to exit airside. Delhi Metro Yellow Line from T3 to city center ~20 min. Security can be slow. Allow extra time.
TIME
68
THINGS TO DO
100
VALUE
90
STRESS
3
Chandni Chowk in 4 hours: 1650 AD spice market, parathas, rickshaw chaos.
New Delhi (DEL) is a genuine transit hub with a city worth exploring. 20 minutes gets you to the center. 6–48 hours of layover time.
Highlights nearby
Carnatic Cafe
food
1 min walk
My Square
food
1 min walk
The Packing Hub
entertainment
1 min walk
Billiards-Pool Hall
entertainment
7 min walk
North India Private Tours
sight
1 min walk
A Chef's Tour
sight
1 min walk
Getting around
Plan your 6h
- 09:00Transit to city center25 min
- 09:25North India Private Tours90 min
- 10:55Walk between stops15 min
- 11:10Carnatic Cafe60 min
- 12:35Return to airport25 min
- 13:00At gate120 min
- 15:00Head to gate
Logistics
Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
Delhi Airport Left Luggage
Terminal 3, Arrivals
$3/day
2 min walk
Smarte Carte Lockers
Terminal 3, Departure Level
$5/day
5 min walk
Holiday Inn New Delhi Airport
Asset Area 12, Aerocity
$45/day
10 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Airport Express Metro
to New Delhi Railway Station
Fastest option, runs 5am-11pm, connects to Blue/Yellow lines
20 min
$3.00
Pre-paid Taxi
to Central Delhi
Fixed rate from booth, avoid traffic 8-10am and 5-8pm
60 min
$12.00
Uber/Ola
to Connaught Place
Variable pricing, pickup at designated area
55 min
$8.00
Delhi Tourism Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Major monuments including India Gate, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb
Full loop takes 4 hours, good for layover sightseeing
$12
per day
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