Hyderabad is about 1,260 km from Delhi in a straight line between the airports, and schedule sites list nonstop flights at roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air all fly Delhi to Hyderabad nonstop, with IndiGo running the most departures. Exact timings depend on the airline and the day.
Updated November 2026 · HappyFares
Delhi and Hyderabad are linked by a steady stream of nonstop flights, which makes the trip simple to plan once you know the distance and the typical timings.
How far is Hyderabad from Delhi by air?
Calculators that use the airport coordinates put the great-circle distance between Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad at about 1,260 to 1,268 km. One uses city-centre points and gives about 1,259 km. The small differences come from the coordinates and formulas used. The distance is the same in both directions.
A great-circle distance is the shortest path over the Earth’s surface. Aircraft follow set air routes, so the distance actually flown is generally a little longer.
How long is the Delhi to Hyderabad flight?
Third-party schedule sites put the nonstop flight at roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes, with individual listings showing about 2 hours 16 minutes for IndiGo and 2 hours 18 minutes for Air India. These come from aggregators, not airline timetables, so use the time on your ticket.
Timetables change by season, so a sample is only a guide.
Why is the ticket time longer than the time in the air?
Airlines schedule block time, which runs from leaving the departure gate to reaching the arrival gate. It includes taxiing at both ends as well as the flight itself, while air time counts only the part from take-off to landing. Published timetables do not usually split these parts. So the duration on your ticket is longer than the time the plane is actually airborne.
Which airlines fly Delhi to Hyderabad nonstop?
Schedule sources agree that IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air fly the route nonstop. IndiGo has the most flights. Akasa Air has the fewest, with some sources showing only one or two daily departures. Total frequency is high, with estimates of well over 25 flights a day, though the figure varies by source and season.
The airport in Hyderabad is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, in Shamshabad, about 24 km south of the city. It opened on 23 March 2008 and is operated by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited. Allow road time to the city when you plan the arrival side of your trip.
How do you choose between the three airlines?
With three nonstop options, the choice usually comes down to departure time, fare and the fare family. On IndiGo the fare families are Saver, Flexi Plus, UpFront and Stretch. Akasa Air sells Saver and Flexi. Air India shows its own fare names on its booking page. Each family bundles baggage, changes and seat options differently, so compare what is included and not just the headline fare.
IndiGo has the most departures, which tends to give you more choice of time. Akasa Air has the fewest on this route, so its timings may not suit every day. If your plans may change, look at the change and cancellation terms of the fare family before you book, since those vary by airline.
Because the three airlines schedule flights independently, departure times differ between them. Look at the actual times for your travel date, and at whether the arrival time suits your plans in Hyderabad, including the road journey from the airport to your destination in the city.
What should you plan around the flight?
Add the airport steps to the flying time. For domestic flights, IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air state that check-in counters close 60 minutes before departure. Boarding gates close 25 minutes before departure at IndiGo and Akasa Air, and 20 minutes before at Air India. Neither web check-in nor airport check-in is charged by any Indian airline.
- Check in online when the window opens, 48 hours before departure on these airlines.
- Pick a flight time that leaves a margin for the road to the airport in Delhi or Hyderabad.
- Look at the timings for your date, as schedules change by season.
Common Questions
What is the distance between Delhi and Hyderabad in km?
About 1,260 km in a straight line between the airports, with calculators giving figures between roughly 1,259 and 1,268 km.
Is there a nonstop flight from Delhi to Hyderabad?
Yes. IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air all operate nonstop flights.
How long does the flight take?
Schedule sites list roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes from gate to gate.
Which airline has the most flights?
IndiGo runs the most departures on the route, according to schedule listings.
Where is Hyderabad’s airport?
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is in Shamshabad, about 24 km south of Hyderabad.
Is the flight time the same coming back?
Each direction is scheduled separately, so the durations on your tickets can differ a little.
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