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Indira Gandhi International Airport

IATA DEL ICAO VIDP Large Airport Scheduled Service

Location

Airport Information

City

New Delhi

Country

🇮🇳 India

Continent

AS

Coordinates

28,5556, 77,0952

Elevation

777 ft (237 m)

Runways

Ident Length Width Surface Lighted
11R/29L 14.534 ft (4.430 m) 197 ft ASPH Yes
11L/29R 14.436 ft (4.400 m) 148 ft ASPH No
10/28 12.500 ft (3.810 m) 148 ft ASPH Yes
09/27 9.229 ft (2.813 m) 148 ft ASPH Yes

Über uns Indira Gandhi International Airport

Der Indira Gandhi International Airport ist der Hauptflughafen Delhis, der Hauptstadt Indiens, und einer der verkehrsreichsten in Südasien. Er liegt im südwestlichen Teil von Neu-Delhi, etwa 16 Kilometer vom Connaught Place entfernt. DEL fertigt über 72 Millionen Passagiere jährlich ab. Terminal 3, 2010 eröffnet, ist eines der größten Einzelterminalgebäude der Welt mit einer integrierten Struktur, die Inlands- und internationale Abfertigung unter einem Dach vereint. Der Flughafen ist Drehkreuz für Air India und IndiGo. Die Delhi Metro Airport Express Line verbindet Terminal 3 in etwa 20 Minuten mit der New Delhi Railway Station. DEL verfügt über drei Start- und Landebahnen und hat den Titel des verkehrsreichsten Flughafens Indiens von Mumbai übernommen.

Aviation Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Delhi Airport to the city center?
The Delhi Airport Metro Express (Orange Line) runs from Terminal 3 to New Delhi Railway Station in about 20 minutes. Fares range from INR 60-100. The metro operates from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Prepaid taxi counters inside the arrivals hall offer fixed-rate rides to various city zones, with fares to Connaught Place around INR 350-500.
How many terminals does Delhi Airport have?
Indira Gandhi International Airport has three terminals. Terminal 3 is the main international terminal and also handles domestic flights of full-service carriers. Terminal 1 (recently expanded) serves low-cost domestic airlines like IndiGo and SpiceJet. Terminal 2 handles overflow domestic and some international flights.
Which airlines have a hub at Delhi Airport?
Air India (Star Alliance) uses DEL as its primary hub, especially after its acquisition by the Tata Group and ongoing fleet expansion. IndiGo, the largest Indian carrier by market share, operates its biggest base from DEL with over 300 daily departures. Vistara merged into Air India in late 2024.
Does Delhi Airport have transit facilities for connecting passengers?
Terminal 3 offers a dedicated transit area for international-to-international connections. The minimum connection time is 3 hours for international transfers. The terminal has transit hotels, lounges, duty-free shops, and restaurants accessible without entering India. An Indian transit visa is not required for most nationalities when staying airside.
Is there free Wi-Fi at Delhi Airport?
Yes, DEL offers 45 minutes of free Wi-Fi per session in all terminals. Connect to the network named BIAL Free Wi-Fi and verify with your mobile phone number. After the free period, you can purchase extended access. Speeds support general browsing and light video calls.