Flight times, visa rules for Indian passports and the best months, for every place we cover.
Compare them all, shortest flight first
| Destination | Flight from Delhi | Visa for Indians | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTMKathmandu | 1½ h nonstop | No visa needed | October and November |
| ALAAlmaty | 3½–4 h nonstop | Visa-free, 14 days | June to September, or December to February for snow |
| CMBColombo | 3½–4 h nonstop | Free ETA online | December to March (west and south coast) |
| DXBDubai | 3½–4 h nonstop | Visa before you fly | November to March |
| AUHAbu Dhabi | 4 h nonstop | Visa before you fly | November to March |
| BKKBangkok | 4 h nonstop | Visa-free, 30 days | November to February |
| HANHanoi | 4 h nonstop | eVisa | October to November, March to April |
| MLEMaldives | 4 h nonstop | Free visa on arrival | December to April |
| HKTPhuket | 4½ h nonstop | Visa-free, 30 days | November to April |
| GYDBaku | 4–5½ h nonstop | eVisa | April to June, September to October |
| SGNHo Chi Minh City | 5 h nonstop | eVisa | December to April |
| KULKuala Lumpur | 5½ h nonstop | Visa-free, 30 days | June to August |
| SINSingapore | 5½ h nonstop | Visa before you fly | February to April |
| DPSBali | 7 h nonstop | Visa on arrival | April to October |
| ISTIstanbul | 6½–8 h nonstop | Visa before you fly | April to May, September to October |
| TYOTokyo | 7½–8 h nonstop | Visa before you fly | Late March to early April, October to November |
| CDGParis | 9–10½ h nonstop | Schengen visa | April to June, September to October |
| DADDa Nang | 8–12 h with 1 stop | eVisa | February to May |
| TBSTbilisi | 8–12 h with 1 stop | eVisa | May to June, September to October |
| LHRLondon | 9½–11 h nonstop | Visa before you fly | May to September |
Flight times are typical nonstop times and vary by airline. Always check the official visa rules before you book.
South Asia
The closest trips from Delhi, with short flights and easy entry for Indians.
Middle East
Short flights and lots of choice, so fares drop well outside the holidays.
Southeast Asia
Beaches, food and big cities, mostly 4 to 7 hours away.
Central Asia and the Caucasus
Mountains and snow, without a Schengen visa.
East Asia
A longer flight for a very different trip.
Europe
Long flights, so a good fare saves the most here. Visas take time, so apply early.
