Delhi is India's capital and its busiest aviation hub, and the value points east — €204 to Kuala Lumpur, sub-€250 hops across Southeast Asia, and bag-included long-haul to South Africa and Australia.
Indira Gandhi International (DEL) has one of India’s best airport links: the Airport Express (Orange Line) metro runs from Terminal 3 to New Delhi station in about 20 minutes for just ₹60, trains every 7–10 minutes from early morning to late evening. One catch — it only stops at T3, so if you land at T1 or T2 you’ll take the free DIAL shuttle to Aerocity first. From New Delhi station you connect to the city metro network and the railways. It’s fast, cheap and air-conditioned — far better than battling Delhi traffic in a cab.
As a base, Delhi’s value is its position and India’s competitive market — IndiGo and the full-service carriers put Southeast Asia within easy, cheap reach, and the long-haul routes price well for the distance.
Southeast Asia — close and cheap
Delhi’s cheapest international fares head east. Kuala Lumpur (€204) leads, with Hanoi (€213), Phuket (€222 with a bag) and Bangkok (€245) all in the low €200s — Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand’s capital and beaches, cheap and frequent. These are the impulse routes: medium hops on IndiGo and friends, ideal for a quick escape or the start of a longer Southeast Asian trip.
East Asia and the long-haul reach
The mid-tier and beyond stretch further. Seoul (€398 with a bag) opens South Korea with luggage included. Then the long-haul: Johannesburg (€614 with a bag) reaches southern Africa and Sydney (€687 with a bag) opens Australia’s east coast — both with bags, both well-priced for the distance. From Delhi these connect the subcontinent to two far corners of the world without the European-hub premium.
Using Delhi as a springboard
Delhi’s real strength is breadth. It’s the natural launch point for northern India — Rajasthan, the Himalaya, the Golden Triangle — and its international network means you can pair a domestic Indian trip with an onward Southeast Asian or African leg from the same hub. The Southeast Asian fares in particular are cheap enough to bolt onto a longer itinerary on a whim.
Bag fares: mixed by route
The split is route-dependent. Phuket, Seoul, Johannesburg and Sydney include a checked bag. The cheapest hops — Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi and Bangkok — are shown as base fares, often cabin-led on the lowest class. Indian carriers and regional LCCs charge a premium for bags added late, so if you’re carrying more than a backpack, lock in the allowance when you book.
Cheapest destinations from Delhi right now
Good-price round-trip targets from aifly’s own tracked fares — “good price” means book at or below this; nothing here is invented or scraped from third parties. The live deal page for each route shows the current fare.
| Destination | Good price | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | €204 | €204 into Malaysia and a strong onward hub for the region. |
| Hanoi | €213 | €213 to Vietnam's atmospheric northern capital. |
| Phuket | €222 incl. bag | €222 with a bag straight to Thailand's biggest beach island. |
| Bangkok | €245 | €245 — Thailand's frenetic, food-obsessed capital. |
| Seoul | €398 incl. bag | €398 with a bag to South Korea's capital, luggage included. |
| Johannesburg | €614 incl. bag | €614 with a bag — southern Africa, without the European-hub premium. |
| Sydney | €687 incl. bag | €687 with a bag to Australia's harbour city, luggage included. |
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest flight from Delhi?
Kuala Lumpur at around €204, with Hanoi (€213), Phuket (€222 with a bag) and Bangkok (€245) all in the low €200s — Southeast Asia, cheap and frequent.
How do I get from Delhi Airport into the city?
The Airport Express (Orange Line) metro runs from Terminal 3 to New Delhi station in about 20 minutes for just ₹60, every 7–10 minutes. It only stops at T3 — from T1/T2, take the free DIAL shuttle to Aerocity first.
Can you fly to Australia from Delhi?
Yes — Sydney at around €687 with a bag opens Australia's east coast, well-priced for the distance and without the usual European-hub premium.
Do these Delhi fares include a checked bag?
Phuket, Seoul, Johannesburg and Sydney include a bag; the cheapest hops (Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Bangkok) are shown as base fares, often cabin-led. Add a bag at booking if needed.
What's the cheapest way to reach Southeast Asia from Delhi?
Kuala Lumpur (€204), Hanoi (€213), Phuket (€222 with a bag) and Bangkok (€245) are all in the low €200s — Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand within easy, cheap reach.
How current are these Delhi prices?
They're the lowest verified round-trip fares we've tracked recently and move with season and demand. Use each as a target for that route and book when you find a fare at or below it.
Seasons, carriers and airport details verified June 2026 and can change — confirm current conditions before you book.