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Cheapest round-trip
$593
Typical prices: $682-$910
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/29Thu 11/15
FRA - DEL • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$708
Typical prices: $700-$944
Lufthansa
Sat 9/15Fri 9/21
FRA - DEL • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Air India and Lufthansa. Average duration is 8h 50m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 81% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 14% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $619 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to New Delhi (FRA-DEL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to New Delhi

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 15
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3:35 pm - 6:25 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
22h 20m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
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5:40 am - 6:15 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
29h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$593Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 17
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4:15 pm - 6:25 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
22h 40m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
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8:05 pm - 2:45 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
22h 10m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
$597SAUDIA
Sat, Nov 28 - Fri, Jan 15
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8:30 pm - 3:00 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
14h 00m1 stop Muscat Seeb
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3:50 pm - 7:00 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
31h 40m1 stop Muscat Seeb
$615Oman Air
Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 25
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9:55 pm - 7:55 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
30h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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4:25 am - 7:15 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$624Etihad Airways
Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 15
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9:55 pm - 7:55 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
30h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:25 am - 7:05 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
13h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$642Etihad Airways
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
Oman Air Logo
7:30 pm - 8:05 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
33h 05m1 stop Muscat Seeb
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8:55 am - 6:15 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 50m1 stop Muscat Seeb
$642Oman Air
Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 16
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12:40 pm - 10:15 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
17h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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10:30 pm - 6:30 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
24h 30m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
$703Air India
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21
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1:20 pm - 12:55 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
8h 05mnonstop
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2:50 am - 8:30 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
9h 10mnonstop
$708Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 22
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1:20 pm - 12:55 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
8h 05mnonstop
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2:50 am - 8:30 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
9h 10mnonstop
$713Lufthansa
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28
Air India Logo
9:15 pm - 10:15 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
9h 30mnonstop
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7:00 am - 5:55 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
14h 25m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
$776Air India
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Price, demand and travel trends for Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi, it is 4% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 3% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi at $667 round-trip.
  • December ($895) and July ($823) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 34% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi the cheapest?

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 18% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Frankfurt am Main to New Delhi

 
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Air India

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on FRA

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on DEL

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$370
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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Your Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi flights?

    Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi flights:

    • Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi?

    2 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and New Delhi. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Air India
    • Lufthansa

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi?

    Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $619 round-trip via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared to $799 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi pass through?

    One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Kuwait City (KWI) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 9% of one-stop connections

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $750 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $807, a difference of $57. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi route, 45% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in New Delhi?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Connaught Place, New Delhi Railway Station and Karol Bagh. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi:

    • Earliest: departs at 11:15 am and lands at 8:05 pm
    • Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 6:05 am.

    The flight takes about 8h 50m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $779. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi?

    A nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi takes 8h 50m, covering 3,801 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $593 to $5,658. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi looking right now?

    One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $395, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi?

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 40m, compared with 12h 18m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 12h 24m via Zurich (ZRH).

  • What is the time difference between Frankfurt am Main Airport and New Delhi?

    New Delhi is 3 hours ahead of Frankfurt am Main Airport (India Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi flight?

    Round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi range from $682 to $910, with an average of $779 over the past 12 months. Anything below $682 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi flights?

    Lufthansa is the only airline on the Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $750 - about $57 less than Friday (7% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 18% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi trip for September. Fares historically average $667 round-trip in that month - typically $228 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Lufthansa is the strongest pick on this route. 81% of Lufthansa flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 55%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours 25 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $619 round-trip on this route - about $181 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport.
    - Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi
    - Pride Plaza Hotel, Aerocity New Delhi
    - ibis New Delhi Aerocity

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to New Delhi?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Tuesday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Wednesday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Thursday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Friday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Saturday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Sunday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

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Direct returns

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Tuesday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Wednesday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Thursday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Friday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Saturday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Sunday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

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