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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 463
Typical prices: C$ 466-C$ 697
Gulf Air
Wed 7/2Sat 10/3
AUH - DEL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 489
Typical prices: C$ 505-C$ 719
IndiGo
Sat 6/1Sat 13/1
AUH - DEL • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Etihad Airways, IndiGo, and Air India Express. Average duration is 3h 30m
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Most punctual • 84% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 316 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi (AUH-DEL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi

Sun, 7 Feb - Wed, 10 Mar
Gulf Air Logo
7:40 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
11h 35m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
5:40 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
14h 35m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
C$ 463Gulf Air
3+ days ago
Fri, 5 Feb - Tue, 9 Mar
Gulf Air Logo
11:55 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
19h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
5:40 a.m. - 11:10 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
19h 00m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
C$ 482Gulf Air
3+ days ago
Wed, 6 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan
IndiGo Logo
12:30 a.m. - 5:45 a.m.AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
3h 45mdirect
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8:50 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
4h 10mdirect
C$ 489IndiGo
23 hours ago
Wed, 10 Feb - Thu, 11 Mar
Gulf Air Logo
11:55 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
19h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
5:40 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
7h 10m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
C$ 493Gulf Air
3+ days ago
Wed, 6 Jan - Thu, 14 Jan
IndiGo Logo
12:30 a.m. - 5:45 a.m.AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
3h 45mdirect
IndiGo Logo
8:50 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
4h 10mdirect
C$ 495IndiGo
23 hours ago
Sat, 26 Dec - Tue, 26 Jan
IndiGo Logo
12:30 a.m. - 5:45 a.m.AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
3h 45mdirect
IndiGo Logo
8:50 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
4h 10mdirect
C$ 498IndiGo
18 hours ago
Thu, 14 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb
IndiGo Logo
12:30 a.m. - 5:45 a.m.AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
3h 45mdirect
IndiGo Logo
8:50 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
4h 10mdirect
C$ 505IndiGo
1 day ago
Wed, 6 Jan - Thu, 14 Jan
IndiGo Logo
12:30 a.m. - 5:45 a.m.AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
3h 45mdirect
IndiGo Logo
8:50 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
4h 10mdirect
C$ 506IndiGo
2 days ago
Thu, 14 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb
IndiGo Logo
12:30 a.m. - 5:45 a.m.AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
3h 45mdirect
IndiGo Logo
8:50 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
4h 10mdirect
C$ 509IndiGo
2 days ago
Fri, 5 Feb - Thu, 11 Mar
Gulf Air Logo
12:05 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
7h 10m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
5:40 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
14h 35m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
C$ 513Gulf Air
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi typically range from C$ 466 to C$ 697. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 463, on Gulf Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi. It's 5% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 2% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi at C$ 438 round-trip.
•May (C$ 703) and July (C$ 652) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 60% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi the cheapest?

Flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 32% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi

 
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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

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Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Robert Schrader

Expert on IndiGo

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 30% increase in traveller numbers.
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Your Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:30 am and lands at 4:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 1:40 am.

    The flight takes about 3h 30m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi.

  • How long does a flight from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi take?

    A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi takes 3h 30m, covering 3,662 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flight?

    Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi range from C$ 466 to C$ 697, with an average of C$ 570 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 466 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the C$ 570 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 316 round-trip via Bengaluru Intl (BLR), compared to C$ 606 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

    Etihad Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air India Express has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights are:

    • Etihad Airways: 84% on time
    • Air India Express: 70% on time
    • IndiGo: 63% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 29–C$ 143 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 16%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 463 to C$ 4,345. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights?

    Etihad Airways is the only airline on the Abu Dhabi to New Delhi route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi looking right now?

    One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 245.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

    Flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to New Delhi route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 47m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi pass through?

    One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi most commonly connect through:

    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 88% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 1% of one-stop connections
    • Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 542 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 585, a difference of C$ 43.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

    3 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Etihad Airways
    • IndiGo
    • Air India Express

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

    Flying via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 35m, compared with 7h 39m via Ahmedabad (AMD) and 8h 35m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

  • What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and New Delhi?

    New Delhi is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which popular places can I visit in New Delhi?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Lajpat Nagar Central Market, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and Karol Bagh. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights?

    Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights:

    • Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection
    • IndiGo: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Etihad Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • IndiGo: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air India Express: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average C$ 542, about C$ 43 less than Saturday fares (7% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 32% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Abu Dhabi to New Delhi trip for September. Fares historically average C$ 438 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 265 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Etihad Airways. Over the past three months, 84% of Etihad Airways flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 78%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 47m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Bengaluru Intl Airport (BLR) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 316 round-trip on this route – about C$ 289 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport.

    • Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi
    • Holiday Inn New Delhi Aerocity By IHG
    • Pride Plaza Hotel, Aerocity New Delhi

Prefer to fly direct from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Tuesday

Air India Express,Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Air India Express,Etihad Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air India Express,Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Air India Express,Etihad Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Air India Express,Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Air India Express,Etihad Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air India Express,Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Air India Express,Etihad Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Sunday

Air India Express,Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Air India Express,Etihad Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Tuesday

Air India Express,Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Air India Express,Etihad Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air India Express,Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Air India Express,Etihad Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Air India Express,Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Air India Express,Etihad Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air India Express,Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Air India Express,Etihad Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Sunday

Air India Express,Etihad Airways,IndiGo

Air India Express,Etihad Airways, +1 more

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