India’s capital can be overwhelming at first, but once you get your bearings in this huge metropolis it is a fascinating, energetic and eccentric location that will utterly charm you with its warmth and character. Packed full of historical sites, an ultra-modern commercial centre and huge temples, it is an eclectic mix of old and new.
Fly to Delhi with Qatar Airways and discover India’s capital, and one of the world’s oldest cities. If you’re travelling to Delhi and India for the first time, be prepared to immerse yourself in a heady variety of cultures, traditions and architecture.
Check the price of flights to Delhi further below and book Economy or Premium Class flights to Delhi to explore ancient mosques, colonial treasures and bustling streets that enliven the senses.
Flying from Sulaymaniyah
One of Iraq’s lesser known regions, Sulaimaniyah is an historic location surrounded by stunning mountains and beautiful scenery. It has been home for thousands of years to some of the country’s greatest poets, writers, historians, politicians, scholars and singers.
Today, it is growing into a thriving city that welcomes entrepreneurs, business travellers and tourists alike. Passengers flying from Sulaymaniyah with Qatar Airways will find Sulaymaniyah International Airport to be friendly and efficient, with a real emphasis on the passenger experience.
Transportation and parking
The most practical way to get to the airport, which lies approximately 15 kilometres away from the city centre, is by taxi. Official metered cabs can be booked by your hotel concierge, and it is advisable to make your travel arrangements to and from the airport via your hotel reception desk.
Parking at the airport is limited, so it is best to make alternative arrangements for your vehicle.
Arriving at Sulaymaniyah
Passengers flying from Sulaymaniyah depart from the Departures terminal. Check-in and customs checks are relatively quick. However, security is exceptionally tight at the airport.
Allow at least two hours before your flight is due to board, and ensure that all your paperwork is in order before you arrive at the airport.
Facilities and amenities
While amenities at the airport are limited, they are adequate for most traveller’s needs. A café serves a mix of local dishes and international cuisine as well as light snacks.
A mosque is available for devotions, and comfortable seating is provided for all passengers waiting to board their flights.
A currency exchange office provides basic banking and currency services, while a small shop sells travel essentials, books and magazines. There is also a medical room on-site, as well as mother-and-baby changing facilities.
Arriving in Delhi
India’s capital can be overwhelming at first, but once you get your bearings in this huge metropolis it is a fascinating, energetic and eccentric location that will utterly charm you with its warmth and character. Packed full of historical sites, an ultra-modern commercial centre and huge temples, it is an eclectic mix of old and new.
Book a flight to Delhi with Qatar Airways and you’ll be enchanted with this incredible city from the moment you touch down. With a heritage that is said to date back over 5,000 years, it has been destroyed and rebuilt many times, turning it into a maze of streets, squares, alleyways and districts that could take a lifetime to explore fully. Its incredible atmosphere is bound to draw you back again and again.
Tourist attractions
At the top of most visitors’ lists of places to see is the iconic Red Fort. This vivid red sandstone fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (who also built the Taj Mahal) as his palace in 1648. Surrounded by beautifully lush, green gardens, it’s still a magnificent sight today.
Sitting between the Fort and the main gate is Chatta Chowk or the Covered Bazaar, where you can buy a wide selection of souvenirs, trinkets and jewellery. Also make time to visit the Diwan-i-Khas, (Hall of Private Audience). A beautiful building constructed entirely out of marble, it is where the emperor received special visitors.
Humayun's Tomb in south Delhi, near Hazrat Nizamuddin station, is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and a truly spectacular building. It is surrounded by immaculate gardens in the Persian Char Bagh (four corners) style.
Dating back even further is another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Qutub complex in Mehrauli, which dates from the Slave Dynasty of 1206 to 1290. It’s a complex of beautiful buildings including the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and the intricately carved Tomb of Iltutmish.
Travel considerations
Flights to Delhi with Qatar Airways land at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure. Before you fly to Delhi please check the visa and passport requirements.
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