Bathinda to Delhi Flights 2026: Airlines & Time

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Bathinda to Delhi flights — fares, airlines and what to know before you book

Quick answer: Bathinda to Delhi non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 10m, A few non-stops a week (about four in recent schedules) — confirm on your date. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BUP–DEL fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.

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Bathinda to Delhi flights — quick facts

Alliance Air's flights from Bathinda to the capital

Alliance Air is the airline to look at for Bathinda–Delhi non-stops. Recent timetables show the route running about four days a week as flight 9I638, typically in the late afternoon or early evening, with a block time of around 1 hour 10 minutes. The aircraft is an ATR 72 or ATR 42 turboprop. FlyBig has served Bathinda on other regional routes, including to Hindon (Ghaziabad), at different times. Regional schedules change often, so check the days and timing for your date when you compare options on FlightGPT.

Inside an Air Force station: the Bathinda terminal

Bathinda Airport is a civil enclave within Bhisiana Air Force Station, at Virk Kalan about 16 km north-west of the city. The terminal is small, with roughly two check-in counters and room for about 100 passengers. Security is tight because of the military setting: carry a printed or digital ticket and valid photo ID to enter, avoid photography, and do not expect shops or a food court. Arrive 75–90 minutes before departure. Taxis from the city take about 25–30 minutes; there is no regular public transport, so arrange a cab or ask someone to drop you. If a relative is seeing you off, note that only ticketed passengers can enter the terminal.

Is flying faster than driving from Bathinda to Delhi?

The road distance from Bathinda to Delhi is a little over 300 km, and the drive usually takes 5–6 hours depending on traffic through Haryana and the Delhi border. Trains from Bathinda Junction, one of Punjab's major rail hubs, take a similar time or more. The flight itself is about 1 hour 10 minutes, but add the 30-minute drive to Virk Kalan, check-in time and the transfer from Delhi airport into the city, and the door-to-door saving shrinks to a couple of hours. It is most worthwhile for onward connections from Delhi, medical trips and same-day meetings.

Who flies this route

Bathinda is a fast-growing city in the Malwa region of Punjab. Passengers include doctors and patients linked to AIIMS Bathinda, faculty and students at the Central University of Punjab, staff from the HMEL Guru Gobind Singh refinery and the region's power plants, and Army and Air Force families. A large number of Punjabi families also fly to Delhi to catch international flights to Canada, the UK and Australia. For them, a short flight to Delhi's IGI airport avoids a long road trip with heavy bags before a long-haul departure.

Arriving at Delhi IGI and connecting abroad

Alliance Air flights at Delhi have typically used Terminal 3, which is also Delhi's main international terminal; check your boarding pass. If you are connecting to an international flight, a single through ticket means your bags can be tagged to the final destination. On separate tickets you will need to collect bags, exit and check in again, so allow at least 4–5 hours. The Airport Express Metro links T3 to New Delhi station in about 20 minutes, and prepaid taxis and app cabs wait outside arrivals.

Bags on a small ATR: Alliance Air allowance

Alliance Air domestic economy fares usually include 15 kg check-in baggage and one cabin bag; check the cabin weight on your ticket. If you are flying on to an international flight on a separate ticket, the domestic allowance applies only to this leg, and extra kilos for a long-haul trip will be charged as excess at Bathinda. The ATR's overhead lockers are small.

Fog, harvests and festival weeks

Punjab and Delhi both see dense fog from mid-December to January. Turboprops cannot land in very low visibility, so winter flights from Bathinda are prone to delays and cancellations; avoid same-day international connections in that period. Demand rises around Diwali, Lohri in mid-January, Baisakhi in mid-April, and the late-year wedding season. With only four or so flights a week, book early for those dates. Summer temperatures in Bathinda often cross 45°C, so carry water for the drive to the airport.

Other airports when the Bathinda flight does not fit

If the Alliance Air flight is full or not running, the main alternatives are flying from Chandigarh or Amritsar, both with many daily jet flights to Delhi but several hours away by road. Many travellers simply drive or take the train to Delhi instead. Compare the total journey time and fare for each option on FlightGPT, which sends you to the airline or travel partner to book. For flights in the other direction, read Delhi to Bathinda flights.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Bathinda to Delhi?

Yes. Alliance Air flies Bathinda (BUP) to Delhi (DEL) non-stop on ATR turboprops, about four days a week in recent schedules. Confirm the operating days for your travel date.

How long is the Bathinda to Delhi flight?

The Bathinda to Delhi non-stop on Alliance Air takes about 1 hour 10 minutes for the 296 km distance. Driving the same trip usually takes 5–6 hours.

Where is Bathinda airport?

Bathinda Airport (BUP) is at Virk Kalan, about 16 km north-west of Bathinda city. It is a civil enclave inside Bhisiana Air Force Station, so security is strict and photography is not allowed.

Which airline flies from Bathinda to Delhi?

Alliance Air operates the Bathinda to Delhi non-stop, flight 9I638 in recent schedules, using ATR 72 or ATR 42 aircraft. FlyBig has served Bathinda on other regional routes.

Which Delhi terminal do Bathinda flights arrive at?

Alliance Air flights from Bathinda have typically arrived at Terminal 3 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, the main international terminal. Check the terminal on your boarding pass.

Can I connect to an international flight in Delhi after flying from Bathinda?

Yes. Delhi's Terminal 3 handles most international departures. On separate tickets, allow at least 4–5 hours after the Alliance Air arrival from Bathinda, especially between mid-December and January when fog delays are common.

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Booking the lowest Bathinda to Delhi airfare

There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Bathinda to Delhi — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Bathinda–Delhi prices across ; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.

Booking Bathinda to Delhi at short notice

Flying Bathinda to Delhi at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available BUP–DEL fare side by side in seconds.

Bathinda to Delhi non-stop and direct flights

Most travellers prefer the Bathinda to Delhi non-stop option. The direct Bathinda-Delhi flight time is ≈ 1h 10m. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Bathinda Delhi ticket but are open to a layover.

Bathinda–Delhi pricing, explained

Bathinda–Delhi pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Bathinda Delhi fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.