Flights from Delhi to Perth

Perth sits on the Indian Ocean side of the country, and the geography helps. A traveller connecting through Singapore or Kuala Lumpur often spends less time in the air than they would to reach Sydney or Brisbane. For an older parent that is a meaningful difference.

Perth also shares a closer time zone with India than the east coast does. Perth is two and a half hours ahead of India, compared with four and a half hours or more on the east coast, which makes the jet lag easier for many visitors in the first days after arriving.

Depending on dates, options typically include:

• Singapore Airlines or Scoot via Singapore
• Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air or AirAsia X via Kuala Lumpur
• Thai via Bangkok
• Emirates or Qatar Airways via Dubai or Doha

Airline schedules to Perth change more than on the east coast routes, and new services are announced from time to time. We check what is actually on sale for your dates. Connecting via Sydney or Melbourne is possible but usually makes little sense for Perth, since it adds a long domestic flight back west.

Budget carriers can look cheap until checked bags and meals are added. For a visitor bringing gifts, we compare the full cost with baggage included.

Most international flights land at Terminal 1, though Perth Airport uses more than one terminal area, so check the arrival terminal on the ticket before driving out. After immigration and baggage collection, passengers pass through biosecurity screening. Western Australia is strict about quarantine, and officers look closely at food and plant material.

The Airport Central train station serves the Terminal 1 and 2 precinct, but most families collect older relatives by car. Tell whoever is picking up to allow for waiting time, since a bag inspection can add a while.

Indian passport holders need an Australian visa before boarding in Delhi. Parents and relatives visiting family usually travel on a Visitor visa (subclass 600). Students and migrants will hold their own visa. Our visa assistance for Australia page explains how we can help, and the Department of Home Affairs website has the official requirements.

On the flight, everyone completes an Incoming Passenger Card. Declare all food, including packaged sweets, spices and tea. Seeds, fresh produce and certain dairy and meat items are commonly refused, and undeclared goods can attract fines. It is also worth checking whether the transit airport has any transit visa rules for Indian citizens, which we confirm before ticketing.

With a connection in the middle, the transit is the part most families worry about. We request wheelchair assistance on each flight so staff meet the passenger at the aircraft door at the hub and take them to the next gate. It is also available at Delhi check-in and on arrival in Perth.

We can add Hindu vegetarian, Jain or diabetic meal requests on every sector, and arrange a paid meet-and-assist service at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. A layover of two to four hours is usually a comfortable window when assistance is involved. Pack medicines in the cabin bag, and include a printed card with your Perth address and phone number.

Visitors should consider travel insurance for their stay, since visiting parents are generally not covered by Medicare.

Students starting at a Perth university usually arrive ahead of the February or July semesters, and those weeks get busy. Skilled migrants often need a one-way fare with a larger baggage allowance, and sometimes flexibility if a job start date moves. We quote with those needs in mind.

Perth's climate is mild in winter and hot and dry in summer, with little humidity. December and January are peak months for India travel, so book those dates early.

Visiting relatives rarely travel light. Clothes for the family, wedding outfits and boxes of sweets add up, and checked baggage allowances differ between airlines and fare types. Extra weight bought at the Delhi check-in counter usually costs more than pre-paid baggage, so tell us early if the suitcases are likely to be heavy and we will compare fares with enough allowance included.

Booking from Perth is simple. Send us the traveller's passport details and preferred dates, and we come back with fare options. You pay in Australian dollars, and the e-ticket goes to you and the passenger in India. If the traveller's visitor visa has not yet been granted, we will suggest a fare with fair change conditions rather than the cheapest non-refundable one.

For travel from WA to India, see flights to India from Perth. Family arriving in South Australia instead? See Delhi to Adelaide. You can reach us on 1800 724 967 from anywhere in Australia.

Is there a nonstop flight from Delhi to Perth?

Delhi to Perth itineraries usually connect in an Asian or Gulf hub. Schedules change, so ask us to check current options for your dates.

Is Perth quicker to reach from Delhi than Sydney?

Often, yes. Perth is closer to India, so with a well-timed connection the total journey is usually shorter than to the east coast.

What is the time difference between Delhi and Perth?

Perth is two and a half hours ahead of India time. Western Australia does not use daylight saving, so the gap stays the same all year.

Can my parents change planes in Singapore with a wheelchair?

Yes. We request assistance on both flights so airport staff meet them on arrival in Singapore and take them to the connecting gate.

Do you only book for people living in Perth?

No. We book for travellers across Australia and India, with payment made here in Australia.