Hubs
Mega
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Hub Overview
Passengers
72.3M
Destinations
200
Connectivity
91/100
Transit
good
Hub Airlines
AI
Air India
primary
6E
IndiGo
primary
Alliance Presence
Star Alliance
Terminal & Lounges
Terminal Overview
DEL has three terminals: Terminal 3 (international and Air India domestic), Terminal 1 (IndiGo/SpiceJet domestic), and Terminal 2 (overflow domestic).
Lounge Highlights
The ITC Green Lounge in Terminal 3 is a premium pay-per-use lounge. Air India's Maharajah Lounge serves Indian cuisine and has shower facilities.
Transit Tips
- Terminal 3 handles all international flights and Air India domestic; Terminals 1 and 2 are for other domestic carriers.
- A free shuttle connects Terminal 1 to Terminal 3; the ride takes about 20 minutes.
- The airport has dedicated transit counters for international-to-international connections.
- Free Wi-Fi is available for 45 minutes; extend by providing a phone number.
- Currency exchange counters in the arrivals hall offer better rates than airside shops.
Ground Transport
The Delhi Airport Metro Express reaches New Delhi Railway Station in about 20 minutes. Prepaid taxi counters are at the arrivals exit.
Fun Facts
- DEL is India's busiest airport, handling nearly a third of the country's air traffic.
- Terminal 3 was built in a record 37 months and can handle 34 million passengers annually.
- The airport features a yoga room and Ayurveda spa for wellness-focused travelers.