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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

Sobre Indira Gandhi International Airport

O Aeroporto Internacional Indira Gandhi (DEL) é o maior e mais movimentado aeroporto da Índia, localizado a aproximadamente 16 quilômetros a sudoeste do centro de Nova Deli. Nomeado em homenagem à ex-primeira-ministra Indira Gandhi, o aeroporto movimenta mais de 72 milhões de passageiros anualmente, posicionando-o entre os aeroportos mais movimentados do mundo. O Terminal 3 (T3), inaugurado em 2010, é um dos maiores terminais de aeroporto do mundo, com uma área de 502.000 metros quadrados e capacidade para 40 milhões de passageiros por ano. O design do T3 incorpora elementos da arquitetura indiana tradicional, com interiores que exibem arte e esculturas que celebram a rica herança cultural do país. O aeroporto serve como hub principal da Air India e da IndiGo, as duas maiores companhias aéreas da Índia. Nova Deli, como capital da Índia e uma das cidades mais antigas do mundo com história contínua, gera um volume enorme de tráfego tanto empresarial como turístico. O aeroporto está conectado ao centro da cidade pelo Delhi Metro Airport Express Line, que chega à estação New Delhi em aproximadamente 20 minutos. As instalações incluem extensas opções de compras duty-free, restaurantes e lounges premium.

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.