At a glance
- Direct flights
- None. Expect at least one stop, often two.
- Route code
- WLG to DEL (Wellington to Delhi)
- Typical connections
- Auckland or an Australian city, then Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or a Gulf hub
- Typical journey
- Usually a day or more door to door
- Popular for
- Diwali, Holi, family weddings and long visits
- Worth knowing
- Wind can delay flights out of Wellington, so avoid tight connections on separate tickets
- Arrival airport
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Flying from Wellington to Delhi
Wellington Airport is close to the city, which makes the start of the journey easy, but long-haul services are limited, so the trip normally connects through Auckland or an Australian city before the main leg. Which route is best changes with the date and the airline, and the cheapest fare on a search page may hide a long layover.
We show each flight, the layover lengths and the baggage in your quote, so you can choose between a faster option and a cheaper, slower one.
Why one ticket matters from Wellington
Wellington is known for wind, and weather can delay or cancel flights. If your Wellington flight and your long-haul flight are on separate tickets, a late arrival can mean paying for a new ticket. On a single booking, the airline normally rebooks you. If you do book separately, leave a generous gap, and tell us so we can build it into the options.
Diwali, Holi and the wedding season
Delhi suits families in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and the wider north. Diwali in October or November, Holi in March and the winter wedding season from about November to February are popular times, and fares typically rise as they approach. Ask early if your dates are fixed. Heading to Punjab? Ask us to price Amritsar as well.
Other starting points
Living in the Hutt Valley, Kāpiti or the Wairarapa? Tell us your nearest airport and we’ll include the connection where possible. Flying from the South Island instead? See Christchurch to Delhi, or start from Auckland with flights from Auckland to Delhi.
Airlines on this route
Airlines commonly used between New Zealand and Delhi include Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Qantas and China Southern, usually combined with a connecting carrier. What is available from Wellington, and which is best value, changes by date, so we check them for you.
