{ "response": { "Key": "IXC-DEL", "orig": { "code": "IXC", "type": "airport", "city": "Chandigarh", "fullCity": "Chandigarh, India", "airport": "Chandigarh Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "DEL", "type": "airport", "city": "Delhi", "fullCity": "Delhi, India", "airport": "Indira Gandhi Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Chandigarh to Delhi?", "answer": "The flight from Chandigarh to Delhi is about 150 miles and typically takes 65 minutes nonstop. IndiGo and Air India both operate daily service on this route, with frequent departures throughout the day.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Chandigarh to Delhi?", "answer": "Yes, IndiGo (6E) and Air India (AI) both fly nonstop from Chandigarh to Delhi, with daily service on each. IndiGo operates up to 8 flights a day and Air India up to 8, giving around 96 weekly nonstops combined. The flight takes about 65 minutes on average.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_aircraft" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Delhi?", "answer": "Delhi offers several ground transport options from Indira Gandhi International Airport to the city center: taxis (including app-based services like Uber and Ola), auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws, and the Delhi Metro rail system. The Delhi Metro is the fastest and most reliable for reaching central areas, while taxis and ride-hailing apps are the most convenient door-to-door, though they can be slower in traffic. Buses and auto-rickshaws are cheaper but less comfortable and often require haggling. The Delhi Metro is the most used and recommended option for avoiding congestion.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Delhi", "title": "Transport in Delhi", "time_published": "2026-04-11T12:50:27Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z" }, { "url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page", "title": "Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Passenger Guide - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira_Gandhi_International_Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-06T13:44:44Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Chandigarh to Delhi?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights operate nonstop from Chandigarh (IXC) to Delhi (DEL). IndiGo (6E) offers daily departures at 21:00 and 21:55, while Air India (AI) has a daily departure at 22:05. On this short route these late‑evening flights land before midnight, so they arrive the same night rather than the next morning.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Chandigarh to Delhi?", "answer": "IndiGo and Air India operate nonstop flights from Chandigarh to Delhi. IndiGo offers up to 54 weekly flights, while Air India has around 42 weekly flights. Both carriers run daily service throughout the day.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Delhi?", "answer": "October to March offers pleasant temperatures and clear skies, avoiding the summer heat and monsoon humidity." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Chandigarh to Delhi?", "answer": "For domestic flights within India, carry a valid government-issued photo ID such as Aadhaar card, driver's license, or passport. No visa or travel authorization is needed, and no vaccination certificates are currently mandatory for domestic travel. Have a payment method ready for any baggage fees." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Delhi?", "answer": "Delhi has only one commercial airport, Indira Gandhi International Airport, which serves all flights to the city." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Chandigarh Airport from the city center?", "answer": "Public CTU buses connect Chandigarh city center to the airport, and auto-rickshaws are available as a local option. Taxis and ride-share services offer the most convenient door-to-door ride, while driving yourself is possible with on-site parking for about 150 vehicles. Taxis or ride-share are typically the fastest and most popular choice for reaching the airport, with public buses being the most economical.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandigarh_Transport_Undertaking", "title": "Chandigarh Transport Undertaking", "time_published": "2026-07-17T12:46:21Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandigarh_Airport", "title": "Chandigarh Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-10T21:26:20Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandigarh_Junction_railway_station", "title": "Chandigarh Junction railway station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-22T18:39:57Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airportia.com/india/chandigarh-airport/departures/", "title": "IXC Departures from Chandigarh Airport: Flight Status & Live Schedule | Airportia", "favicon": "https://www.airportia.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.airportia.com/india/chandigarh-airport/arrivals/", "title": "IXC Arrivals at Chandigarh Airport: Flight Status & Live Schedule | Airportia", "favicon": "https://www.airportia.com/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Delhi airport?", "answer": "Yes, there are hotels and sleeping facilities at Delhi Airport. The Encalm Transit Hotel is located airside in Terminal 3, and there are also Encalm Sleep Pods in the same terminal. The Holiday Inn Express New Delhi International Airport is connected to Terminal 3 on Level 5, though it is landside, so you must clear immigration and customs to access it.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/delhi.htm", "title": "New Delhi Airport Guide (DEL) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T19:27:41Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-delhi-airport-guide.htm", "title": "New Delhi Airport Guide (DEL) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-09T13:48:27Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Indira Gandhi Intl Airport?", "answer": "Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi offers free Wi‑Fi throughout its terminals, including Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Currency exchange offices and prayer rooms are available in the airport’s terminal buildings, with currency exchange counters located in both arrivals and departures areas. Prayer rooms or chapels can be found within the terminals to accommodate travelers.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira_Gandhi_International_Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-06T13:44:44Z" }, { "url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page", "title": "Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Passenger Guide - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_1_IGI_Airport_metro_station", "title": "Terminal 1 IGI Airport metro station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-19T02:31:03Z" }, { "url": "https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/180", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2026-03-30T10:57:53Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Chandigarh and Delhi airports?", "answer": "At Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, mobility assistance and accessibility support are built around the civil aviation accessibility standards, including accessible corridors and tactile paths, and passengers needing wheelchair help at screening points can contact their airline's customer service. At Chandigarh's Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, the terminal follows the same civil aviation accessibility guidelines, so wheelchair assistance and accessible routes are provided through the airline. To arrange mobility assistance on this route, request it through your airline at least 48 hours before departure.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandigarh%20Airport", "title": "Chandigarh Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-19T17:21:53Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandigarh_Airport", "title": "Chandigarh Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-10T21:26:20Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandigarh_Air_Force_Station", "title": "Chandigarh Air Force Station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airportia.com/india/chandigarh-airport/departures/", "title": "IXC Departures from Chandigarh Airport: Flight Status & Live Schedule | Airportia", "favicon": "https://www.airportia.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://civilaviation.gov.in/sites/default/files/migration/Accessibility Standards and Guidelines for Civil Aviation_English (2) (1)_compressed.pdf", "title": "Accessibility Standards and Guidelines for Civil Aviation English (2) (1) compressed" }, { "url": "https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/180", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2026-03-30T10:57:53Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira_Gandhi_International_Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-06T13:44:44Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Indira_Gandhi_Airport_collision", "title": "1994 Indira Gandhi Airport collision", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-12T15:56:08Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Chandigarh to Delhi?", "answer": "IndiGo operates the route with the most departures, using Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo. Air India flies Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321. Both carriers operate daily.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Chandigarh to Delhi?", "answer": "IndiGo, which operates the most weekly nonstop flights on this route, is not a member of any global alliance, while Air India belongs to Star Alliance. No other alliances are represented by the carriers that fly Chandigarh–Delhi nonstop, though oneworld or SkyTeam may offer connecting itineraries.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "article_lookup" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Chandigarh?", "answer": "Primus Lounge operates in both the international and domestic terminals at Chandigarh, with the domestic location open from 04:00 to 23:00 and featuring air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TVs, flight monitors, complimentary luggage storage, and free entry for children under 12. Alcoholic drinks, including spirits, beer, and wine, are available for an extra charge, and access is limited to a maximum stay of two hours. The domestic lounge is airside after security on the first floor of the Domestic Departures area, and it is restricted to passengers departing on domestic flights.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/chandigarh", "title": "Chandigarh International Airport IXC Lounges - IXC Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2026-06-30T08:24:25Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/chandigarh/ixc6-primus-lounge", "title": "Primus Lounge IXC AIRPORT Domestic Terminal Chandigarh International | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-in/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IXC/Primus-Lounge---IoBx5Z051q", "title": "Primus Lounge at Chandigarh Airport | Amex IN", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-in/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IXC", "title": "American Express Lounges at Chandigarh Airport | Amex IN", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://www.airportia.com/india/chandigarh-airport/", "title": "Chandigarh Airport IXC: Live Arrivals, Departures & Flight Status | Airportia", "favicon": "https://www.airportia.com/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Chandigarh to Delhi?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on Chandigarh to Delhi flights varies by airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and may not include checked baggage, while standard economy fares typically include one checked bag up to 15 kg and a carry-on bag. Always confirm with your airline before travel." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Chandigarh to Delhi?", "answer": "Chandigarh to Delhi flights typically offer Economy only, as the short domestic route rarely features Premium Economy or flat‑bed Business class." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher‑cabin tickets often permit same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares typically do not." } } } }