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

• Earliest: departs at 09:50 and lands at 22:56
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 11:36.

The flight takes about 13h 06m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Sydney to New Delhi.

A direct flight from Sydney to New Delhi takes 13h 06m, covering 6,479 miles.

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.

Return flights from Sydney to New Delhi range from £567 to £846, with an average of £688 over the past 12 months. Anything below £567 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the £688 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £438 return via Hanoi Noibai (HAN), compared with £725 for direct.

Air India is the only airline operating Sydney to New Delhi flights. 75% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Sydney to New Delhi flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Sydney to New Delhi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £479, which is 29% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Sydney to New Delhi usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

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

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 Sydney to New Delhi route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

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

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Sydney to New Delhi. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £669 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £711, a difference of £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.

Only Air India operates flights between Sydney and New Delhi.

Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 18m, compared to 16h 43m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 17h 03m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

New Delhi is 5 hours behind Sydney (India Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating Sydney to New Delhi flights:

• Air India: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Air India: a cabin 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.

If you have a disability and need special assistance, please contact your airline before travel. On arrival at New Delhi Airport, you’ll find that all information desks are PRM-friendly, there are verbal safety instructions at all escalators and travelators, the lift keys are coded with braille, and the bathrooms have PRM stalls with assistance buttons.

At Terminal 1 at Sydney Airport in the departures area, there are two banks and a currency exchange where you can purchase foreign currency. There are also numerous ATMs dotted around the terminal, as well as a multi-currency ATM.

Yes, there are. If you need a quiet place to practise your religion, there is a prayer room in the International Terminal T1 of Sydney Airport. It's located on Level 3 between the Xiamen Airways counter and the Airport Services Centre and Lost Property.