Delhi to Bathinda Flights 2026: Airlines & Time

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

Quick answer: Delhi to Bathinda 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 DEL–BUP fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.

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Delhi to Bathinda flights — quick facts

Delhi–Bathinda non-stops at a glance

Only Alliance Air flies Delhi to Bathinda non-stop. The service runs about four days a week in recent timetables, using an ATR 72 or ATR 42, with a flight time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes. The aircraft then turns around for the return to Delhi. Because the route depends on a single small aircraft, a delay earlier in its day can push your departure back. Regional timetables are revised several times a year, so check the days for your trip when you compare options on FlightGPT.

Getting to Terminal 3 for your Alliance Air flight

Alliance Air flights at Delhi IGI have typically departed from Terminal 3; check your boarding pass. The Airport Express (Orange Line) Metro runs from New Delhi station to T3 in about 20 minutes, with check-in-friendly stations at Shivaji Stadium and Dhaula Kuan. By cab from Connaught Place, allow 40–60 minutes, more at peak hours. ATR flights often board by bus from remote stands, so be at the gate on time. Arrive two hours before departure, as T3 security queues can be long in the morning and evening.

Landing in Bathinda: what the airport is like

Bathinda Airport is a civil enclave at Bhisiana Air Force Station, located at Virk Kalan about 16 km north-west of the city. The terminal is compact, with limited facilities, and photography is not allowed. Bags arrive quickly because the aircraft is small. Taxis are not always waiting, and app cabs may be scarce, so book a pickup with your hotel or a local operator. The ride into Bathinda takes around 25–30 minutes. Mobile data works, but download your hotel's location in advance. If you are visiting family, ask them to wait outside the Air Force station gate area as directed by security, since access roads are controlled.

Places worth visiting around Bathinda

Bathinda is one of Punjab's oldest cities. Key sights include:

The city is also a base for business with the HMEL refinery, power plants and agricultural markets of the Malwa belt. Many visitors come for family events, including the big Punjabi weddings that peak between November and February.

Flying for AIIMS Bathinda and medical visits

AIIMS Bathinda has made the city a regional medical centre for Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Families travelling from Delhi for treatment or to visit patients find the short flight much easier than a long drive, especially with elderly passengers. If you need wheelchair assistance, request it when booking or at least 48 hours before the flight; at a small airport like Bathinda, help is available but is arranged around the single arriving aircraft. Carry medical files, prescriptions and reports in your cabin bag, not in checked luggage.

Baggage allowance from Delhi on Alliance Air

Alliance Air domestic economy fares typically include 15 kg check-in baggage and one cabin bag; the exact cabin weight is listed on your ticket. The ATR's overhead lockers are smaller than on Airbus or Boeing jets, so wheeled trolleys may be tagged at the aircraft door and returned on arrival. Wedding guests carrying gifts or clothing should check the total weight before reaching the airport, because excess baggage is charged per kilogram and is cheaper in advance. Power banks must stay in hand luggage.

Delhi fog and the Delhi–Bathinda turboprop

From mid-December to January, dense fog in Delhi and Punjab regularly delays morning and evening flights. Turboprop aircraft and smaller airports such as Bathinda generally cannot handle the very low visibility that larger jets can at Delhi, so cancellations are more likely in that window. If you are travelling for a wedding or a medical appointment in winter, consider flying a day early. October–November and February–March offer clearer weather and pleasant temperatures. Summer is very hot in Bathinda, with frequent dust storms in May and June.

If no Bathinda flight fits your date

When the Alliance Air flight does not operate or is sold out, the realistic alternatives are road and rail. Bathinda is a little over 300 km from Delhi by road, about 5–6 hours, and Bathinda Junction has several daily trains from Delhi. Flying to Chandigarh and driving on is another option, though the road leg is long. Compare flights on FlightGPT, which shows fares from airlines and travel partners and sends you to them to book. For the reverse trip, see Bathinda to Delhi flights.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Delhi to Bathinda?

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

How long is the Delhi to Bathinda flight?

The Delhi to Bathinda non-stop takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on Alliance Air's ATR. The straight-line distance between the two airports is about 296 km.

Which airline flies from Delhi to Bathinda?

Alliance Air is the only airline with non-stop Delhi to Bathinda flights, using ATR 72 or ATR 42 aircraft. IndiGo and Air India do not fly to Bathinda.

How far is Bathinda airport from the city?

Bathinda Airport at Virk Kalan is about 16 km north-west of Bathinda city, a 25–30 minute drive. It is a civil enclave inside Bhisiana Air Force Station.

Which terminal does the Bathinda flight leave from in Delhi?

Alliance Air flights to Bathinda have typically left from Terminal 3 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, served by the Airport Express Metro. Confirm on your boarding pass.

How far is Talwandi Sabo from Bathinda?

Takht Sri Damdama Sahib at Talwandi Sabo is about 28 km from Bathinda city. Visitors flying from Delhi to Bathinda usually take a taxi from the airport or city for the trip.

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Booking the lowest Delhi to Bathinda airfare

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

Booking Delhi to Bathinda at short notice

Flying Delhi to Bathinda 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 DEL–BUP fare side by side in seconds.

Delhi to Bathinda non-stop and direct flights

Most travellers prefer the Delhi to Bathinda non-stop option. The direct Delhi-Bathinda 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 Delhi Bathinda ticket but are open to a layover.

Delhi–Bathinda pricing, explained

Delhi–Bathinda 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 Delhi Bathinda fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.