Parents' tickets · DEL to ADL
Delhi to Adelaide flights
There's no non-stop flight from Delhi to Adelaide, so every trip has at least one stop, usually in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Dubai. Usually the quickest option is Singapore Airlines (DEL–SIN–ADL), about 14–19 h including the connection. We book tickets from India for parents and family, you pay in Australia, and we request wheelchair help at every airport.
- Non-stopNo
- Typical journey14–19 h
- Distance9,560 km
- PayIn Australia
Ways to fly Delhi to Adelaide
The routings we book most for parents and family. Journey times are typical totals including the connection.
Singapore Airlines (DEL–SIN) + Singapore Airlines (SIN–ADL)SIN14–19 hOne Singapore Airlines ticket, bags checked through to Adelaide. Parents stay airside at Changi (no Singapore visa needed) and clear Australian immigration in Adelaide. SQ goes 12× weekly to Adelaide this summer. Singapore Airlines High Achievement Award winner (FY2017/18 and FY2018/19).
Malaysia Airlines (DEL–KUL) + Malaysia Airlines (KUL–ADL)KUL15–20 hOne Malaysia Airlines ticket, bags checked through; small, calm transfer at KLIA Terminal 1. Malaysia Airlines flies to Adelaide daily. We're Malaysia Airlines' Top Achieving Agent in South Australia (2022/23 and 2025).
Emirates (DEL–DXB) + Emirates (DXB–ADL)DXB19–24 hOne Emirates ticket; longer, but a big airline with good wheelchair handling and a generous fare-based bag allowance.
Qatar Airways (DEL–DOH) + Qatar Airways (DOH–ADL)DOH20–24 hOne Qatar Airways ticket; short first leg, then a long flight straight into Adelaide.
Air India (DEL–MEL) or Qantas QF70 (DEL–MEL, seasonal) + Qantas/Virgin/Jetstar (MEL–ADL)MEL16–20 hAir India flies DEL–MEL 11× weekly from 27 Oct 2026 (departures from Delhi in the small hours); Qantas QF70 leaves Delhi 18:45 and reaches Melbourne 12:40 next day, seasonal to 27 Mar 2027 — and Qantas can ticket the Adelaide leg on the same booking. Parents clear immigration, customs and biosecurity in Melbourne, then re-check bags for the domestic flight.Journey times are estimates: flight times plus a typical connection. Last checked 20 October 2026. We confirm the exact flights for your dates when we quote.
Leaving from Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
- Terminal
- Terminal 3 for all international departures (any airline). Domestic connecting flights may use T1, T2 or T3 — check the boarding pass.
- Arrive by
- At least 3 hours before departure (Air India's advisory); allow 3.5–4 h in the Nov–Jan peak and in winter fog season. Air India closes international check-in at Delhi 75 minutes before departure (60 minutes at most other airports).
- Help at the airport
- Wheelchair help is free from the airline — request it when booking and reconfirm 48 h before. A paid meet-and-assist service, 'Atithya' (run by Encalm), covers check-in, buggy and escort to the gate at DEL; book online or by phone.
- Saying goodbye
- Only ticketed passengers may enter the terminal (CISF checks ticket and ID at the door), so family normally says goodbye at the kerb.
- Getting there
- Delhi Metro Airport Express Line serves T3 (Aerocity, New Delhi station); app cabs and prepaid taxis 24 h. Families from Punjab/Haryana usually drive or take a train to New Delhi station and then the Airport Express.
Changing planes on the way
Headlines for Indian passport holders. Rules change, so we check them for the exact itinerary before we book.
- Singapore (SIN)
- Airside transit at Changi needs no visa for Indian passport holders. To leave the airport they need a Singapore visa, or the 96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility if they hold a visa or long-term pass (valid at least 1 more month) from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, NZ, Switzerland, the UK or the US and an onward ticket within 96 h. A self-transfer between separate tickets means entering Singapore.
- Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
- Indian citizens are visa-exempt in Malaysia for up to 30 days until 31 Dec 2026 (tourism, business, social and transit). On a single through ticket parents stay airside; separate tickets (e.g. AirAsia + Malaysia Airlines) mean entering Malaysia and re-checking bags. Rules after 31 Dec 2026 not yet announced.
- Dubai (DXB)
- Staying airside in Dubai on an Emirates through ticket needs no UAE visa. Leaving the airport needs a visa; Indian passport holders with a valid US visa/green card, or UK/EU residence, may get a visa on arrival or a pre-approved visa.
- Doha (DOH)
- Transiting inside Hamad International Airport needs no transit visa (Qatar Airways). Indian nationals can get a 30-day visa waiver on arrival if they leave the airport, with conditions (return ticket, card/funds, hotel booking).
More detail: transit rules for Indian passports · Singapore stopover guide · Kuala Lumpur stopover guide · Dubai stopover guide · Doha stopover guide.
Arriving at Adelaide Airport
- SmartGate
- Since June 2025 Australia's arrival SmartGates no longer depend on nationality: travellers aged 7+ with an ePassport (chip symbol on the cover) can use them, including Indian ePassport holders. Parents on an older non-chip Indian passport go to the staffed counter.
- Arrival card
- Most passengers still fill in the paper Incoming Passenger Card on the plane. The digital Australia Travel Declaration (QR code) is currently only on some Qantas flights into Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne; Adelaide and Perth are due to be added before the end of 2026, with a web form for all travellers from 2027. Paper cards remain available.
- Declare food and medicines
- Declare ALL food (sweets, namkeen, spices, ghee, pickles, seeds, dried fruit), plant material and medicines on the card — declared items are inspected and usually returned or binned with no penalty. Undeclared high-risk items can bring an on-the-spot infringement notice (up to 12 penalty units) and, for visitors, visa cancellation at the airport.
- Where family waits
- International arrivals exit on the ground floor, International Arrivals area on the northern side of the terminal; no security screening needed to wait there, and gate access is not available for international arrivals. Meet & Greet parking in the P1 Terminal Car Park.
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Delhi to Adelaide: your questions
Is there a direct flight from Delhi to Adelaide?
No. Every Delhi–Adelaide trip connects at least once, most often in SIN, KUL, DXB. We prefer one airline on one ticket so bags go straight through.
How long does it take to fly from Delhi to Adelaide?
With a good connection, about 14 to 19 hours in total. Long layovers add more, so we always show the total journey time with the price.
Which airlines fly Delhi to Adelaide?
The options we book most are Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air India, Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. We check them all live for your dates.
Can I pay in Australia for my parents' tickets?
Yes. You pay us here and we issue the tickets in your parents' names. We send the e-tickets to you and to them, and keep you posted on WhatsApp.
Can you arrange a wheelchair?
Yes. We request wheelchair help with the airline for Delhi, the transit airport and Adelaide. It's free from the airline; we reconfirm it before departure.
Can my parents use SmartGate in Adelaide?
Since June 2025 Australia's arrival SmartGates no longer depend on nationality: travellers aged 7+ with an ePassport (chip symbol on the cover) can use them, including Indian ePassport holders. Parents on an older non-chip Indian passport go to the staffed counter.
Do my parents need a transit visa?
It depends on the airport and whether they stay airside on one ticket. We check the rules for their exact itinerary before we book. See our guide to transit rules for Indian passports.