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India's busiest gateway connecting the subcontinent to the world.
Opened
1930
Location
New Delhi, India
Indira Gandhi International Airport is the primary international airport serving New Delhi, the capital of India. It is the busiest airport in India and South Asia by passenger traffic, handling over 70 million passengers annually in peak years. The airport is named after former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
The airport is operated by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), a consortium led by GMR Group under a public-private partnership with the Airports Authority of India. It serves as the primary hub for Air India and IndiGo, as well as a major hub for several other domestic and international carriers.
Located in the Palam area of southwest Delhi, the airport features multiple terminals including the modern Terminal 3, which opened in 2010 and is among the largest airport terminals in the world by floor area. The airport plays a critical role in India's aviation infrastructure and connectivity.
Terminals
The airport operates three passenger terminals: T1 handling select domestic flights, T2 used seasonally, and the flagship T3 serving both international and major domestic operations.
Getting to & from
The Delhi Airport Metro Express (Orange Line) connects Terminal 3 to New Delhi Railway Station in approximately 20 minutes, and taxis and buses provide additional city links.
Airlines here
Air India and IndiGo use DEL as their primary hub, with major international carriers including Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, and Singapore Airlines also operating regular services.
Notable facts
- ›Terminal 3 (T3), opened in 2010, has a floor area of approximately 5.4 million square feet, making it one of the largest terminals in the world.
- ›The airport was the first in India to have an aerotropolis development plan surrounding it.
- ›DEL handled over 72 million passengers in 2019, making it the busiest airport in South Asia.
- ›The airport operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, supporting heavy overnight international traffic.
- ›A major expansion plan (Terminal 4) is underway to increase capacity to over 100 million passengers per year.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
