Travelling to New Delhi from Jaipur is a short time journey when you travel by flights. In Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport serves as the main hub for flights. The IATA code for the Delhi airport is DEL.
Jaipur to Delhi Flight, Airport information
The trip cost of Jaipur to Delhi flight range from Rs.1650 to Rs.14019. This depends on the time of flight booking, availability of airlines and the route. You may choose from any of three available travel classes – economy class, business class and first class.
It is suggested that you book a round trip so that you can spend less on the overall travelling amount. If your flight journey is long, you can pre-book meals, as they are 20% cheaper than on-board price.
Air Asia, IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet are among the major domestic airlines that cover this route on a daily basis. While there are daily Jaipur to Delhi flights that fly directly, you can also choose among connecting Jaipur to Delhi flights that have layovers in Bhopal, Lucknow or Mumbai.
Jaipur Airport Facilities
Airports Council International has declared Jaipur International Airport the World's Best Airport in the category of 2 to 5 million passengers per annum for two consecutive years- 2015 and 2016. It is a highly equipped airport with shops and food outlets. There are 24 hours open dining areas. Along with free Wi-Fi services for 30 minutes, the airport offers duty free shopping outlets, newsstands and clothing shops. For medical requirements, there are services available near the arrivals. Outside the airport building, ATM machine is available. In terms of transport facilities, options such as bus services, taxi and car rentals are available.
Delhi Airport Facilities
At T3 International, T1D and T3 terminals, Medanta, The Medicity, provides immediate medical services. There are multiple ATMs of Allahabad Bank, Canara Bank, Yes Bank, Punjab National Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Indus Ind Bank. At T3 International, Central Bank of India provides facility of foreign currency exchange. Thomas Cook provides the same facility at T3 Domestic as well. At the airport there are several gift and souvenir shops, cosmetic and food outlets including The Body Shop, Biotique, Bercos and Café Delhi Heights.
Baggage information, Security Check-in and Documents required
For any Jaipur to Delhi flight, there are certain limitations with carrying baggage. These depend on the class and airline you choose to travel. The major airlines flying in this route daily IndiGo and Air India.
IndiGo: Check-in baggage of 15kg and 7kg of cabin baggage can be carried, if you choose to fly with IndiGo.
Air India: Air India allows passengers to carry 25Kg of check-in baggage and 8Kg of cabin baggage.
To enter the airport, an identity proof has to be produced. You can either take print out of your e-ticket or show the same in your mobile phone to the officials. Following is the list of documents, one of which you can carry to airport as your identity proof.
- A valid Passport.
- PAN Card provided by the Income Tax Department.
- A voter ID card.
- Driving License.
- Photo ID card issued by the government or reputed private organization.
- Photo Credit card.
- School ID card for children.
- Valid birth certificate if travelling with infants.
Places to visit in Jaipur
The capital of Rajasthan is known for its rich cultural heritage and it is no less of a food paradise. Mentioned below are some of the major attractions of the pink city:
- Hawa Mahal: Located at a distance of 11km from Jaipur International Airport, the ‘Palace of Breeze’ is an architectural marvel. Built in 1799, this honeycomb-like structure boasts of being the tallest building in the world without a foundation.
- Nahargarh Fort: Offering sweeping views of the ‘Pink City’, the majestic Nahargarh Fort is a must-visit. Apart from housing a wax museum, there is also an open-air restaurant called Padao within the premises. This fort is about 28km from Jaipur International Airport.
Places to visit in Delhi
As the national capital of India, Delhi offers a mix of culture and modernity. Be it street food or ancient monuments, the city does not fail to delight visitors. Some of the places to visit in the city are as mentioned below.
- Qutub Minar: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Qutub Minar is located at a distance of 11km from Indira Gandhi International Airport. It is a major tourist attraction due to its architectural significance. The five-storey construction is made out of pale red sandstone, marble and sandstone.
- Jantar Mantar: Located at a distance of 15km from Indira Gandhi International Airport, Jantar Mantar is a well-preserved historic site which known for an enormous sundial called Price of Dials. Situated at the hub of business and cultural activities, Connaught Palace, it is surrounded by numerous shops and restaurants.
- Humayun’s Tomb: Located about 15km from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, this iconic mausoleum was the first garden-tomb built in the Indian subcontinent. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is among the finest examples of Mughal architecture.
Shops and Restaurants in Delhi
- The Imperial Spice: The Imperial Spice is known for modern cuisine. Located at a distance of 15.8km from Indira Gandhi International Airport, it serves mouth-watering Indian and international delicacies.
- Delhi Baking Company: Situated at the distance of 3.4km, Delhi Baking Company is serves a vibrant menu offering delicacies such as avocado sandwich, chocolate mousse, salad, chips, cheesecake, coffee and masala tea.
- Ambience Mall: With more than 230 stores and food outlets, Ambience Mall that is located at distance of 8.3km from Indira Gandhi International Airport offers a plethora of shopping options. Brands such as Miniso India, AND, Adidas, Aldo, Amante and Calvin Klein offer a complete solution to your shopping requirements.
- DLF Promenade: Situated at 8.7km of distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport and close to Ambience Mall, DLF Promenade is the hub for luxury brands. You will find stores of Chanel beauty, Juicy Couture and DC shoes. There are also quite a few open-air cafes here.
Weather in Delhi
Delhi weather ranges from extreme summer and winter temperatures. The average temperature in summers is close to 35°C and during the winters, the average temperature goes down below 10 °C. The best time to visit Delhi is during February and March. Another time when the weather is pleasant comes in October and November.
