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Fri, May 15
Shanghai SHANew Delhi DEL

£187
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Tue, May 12
Shanghai PVGNew Delhi DEL

£204
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Sun, May 10
Shanghai PVGNew Delhi DEL

£218
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Tue, May 12
Shanghai PVGNew Delhi DEL

£218
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Sat, May 9
Shanghai PVGNew Delhi DEL

£228
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Fri, May 15
Shanghai PVGNew Delhi DEL

£229
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Mon, May 11 – Sat, May 16
Shanghai PVGNew Delhi DEL

£352
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Sun, May 10 – Sat, May 16
Shanghai PVGNew Delhi DEL

£388
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Tue, May 12 – Mon, May 18
Shanghai PVGNew Delhi DEL

£388
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Tue, May 12 – Sat, May 16
Shanghai PVGNew Delhi DEL

£394
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Sun, May 10 – Thu, May 14
Shanghai PVGNew Delhi DEL

£409
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Tue, May 12 – Sat, May 16
Shanghai PVGNew Delhi DEL

£435
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Getting from New Delhi's airport to the city center

New Delhi is served by Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), located approximately 16 km southwest of the city center. This major hub offers various airport transfers to city center destinations including the dedicated Airport Express Metro line, public buses, prepaid taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly based on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours when road congestion can be severe. The Airport Express Metro provides the most reliable and fastest connection to central Delhi.

Notes:

  • Prices in INR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Airport Express Metro operates from approximately 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM with air-conditioned coaches.
  • Prepaid taxi booths are located in the arrivals hall; pay before boarding to avoid fare disputes.
  • Road traffic in Delhi can be severe during peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM); metro is recommended during these times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to New Delhi

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Indira Gandhi International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
4296 km
Worth visiting
Amber Fort - Fatehpur Sikri, India - Old Delhi, India - Taj Mahal

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai to New Delhi in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
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1---1---111
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
---2---1222
1---1---111
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
---2---2222
1---1---111
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
---1---2212
1---1---111
Weekly flights: 13 totalDaily flights: 1.86 averageMost flights: Thursday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to New Delhi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo

Weather in New Delhi

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January21°C10°C
February25°C13°C
March32°C18°C
April38°C25°C
May41°C29°C
June41°C31°C
July35°C29°C
August34°C27°C
September34°C26°C
October33°C23°C
November28°C18°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
41°C
May
Coldest month
10°C
January
Sunny days
299
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
25 Apr
43°C33°C
2 May
41°C29°C
Sunday
26 Apr
44°C33°C
3 May
42°C29°C
Monday
27 Apr
46°C34°C
4 May
41°C29°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
87%
44°C34°C
5 May
42°C32°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
86%
38°C28°C
6 May
43°C34°C
Thursday
30 Apr
40°C29°C
7 May
43°C33°C
Friday
1 May
39°C28°C
8 May
41°C32°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to New Delhi. The distance between Shanghai and New Delhi is 4296 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air India Limited, China Eastern Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Shanghai and New Delhi have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at New Delhi, consider visiting Amber Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, India, Old Delhi, India, and Taj Mahal.

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