Delhi to Chandigarh flights
Chandigarh lies 236 km (146 mi) north of Delhi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Delhi | Chandigarh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 11 million | 970,602 |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) | 351 m (1,152 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | DEL, 17 km out | IXC, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 486111–486441 | 799115 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Delhi
Delhi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 14,534-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Noida International Airport (DXN, 64 km).
Arriving in Chandigarh
Chandigarh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport | IXC | 7 km (4 mi) | 12,467 ft | 1,012 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chandigarh from Delhi?
236 km (146 mi) in a straight line, north of Delhi.
How long does it take to get from Delhi to Chandigarh by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Delhi and Chandigarh?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Delhi to Chandigarh flights?
Typically Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.