Direct

Watchful 63 /100

Delhi → Frankfurt

Near a warning area, but does not cross it

Getting old 8 to 30 days old. May still be right — double-check before you book.

Near a warning area · Weak reroute options · ~7h 45m

Route assessed 12d ago

Why book

Most direct DEL→FRA option. Air India/Lufthansa codeshare via Central Asian corridor — level-1 advisory only, no Gulf exposure.

The catch

Very few backup paths if this route is disrupted

Worth knowing

Central Asian corridor carries a persistent level-1 advisory near Kazakhstan/Caspian. Check Air India NOTAM status 48h before if Central Asian flow restrictions are active.

Watchful 63

Delhi → Frankfurt

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Route strength 64

Other paths · Stop quality

Problems now 61

Closed areas · Flight options

Ranks first: avoids the active Gulf advisory zone. Central Asian corridor has a persistent level-1 advisory but no active zone transit. KE/LH codeshare gives better rebooking depth than a typical Air India single-carrier direct.

DEL→FRA routes northwest via the Central Asian corridor — level-1 advisory, not through the active Gulf advisory zone.
Air India and Lufthansa operate this as a codeshare, providing rebooking options on either carrier if disruption occurs.
Direct routing eliminates the Gulf hub connection risk that affects Emirates and Qatar Airways options.
Journey time approximately 7.75 hours — consistently well-operated since Air India updated its Central Asian routing in 2023.
Via-Istanbul (Turkish Airlines) is the strongest backup if Central Asian flow restrictions tighten.

Other options for this trip

Via Istanbul 66

Via Dubai 55

Scores are based on official airspace warnings, added flight time, and how many reroute options exist. This is not a safety rating. Always check with your airline before you book.

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