About
Indira Gandhi International Airport is India’s busiest airport and the main gateway to the capital, handling over 70 million passengers a year across three terminals. Terminal 3, one of the largest passenger terminals in the world, handles international flights and full-service domestic carriers, Terminal 1 handles low-cost domestic, and Terminal 2 supports additional domestic traffic.
It is operated by Delhi International Airport Ltd, a GMR Group-led consortium, and runs four runways. DEL is the principal connecting hub for North India and a major international transfer point between Europe, the Gulf, Southeast Asia and North America.
- India’s busiest airport and among the world’s top ten by passenger traffic.
- Four runways plus an elevated eastern cross taxiway; Terminal 3 is one of the largest passenger terminals in the world.
Airlines & Destinations
International airlines
Domestic airlines
Popular international routes
Popular domestic routes
Shopping & Dining
Terminal 3’s international departures hold one of India’s largest airport retail floors, with extensive duty-free across liquor, tobacco, perfume, cosmetics, electronics and confectionery, plus luxury fashion and watch boutiques and Indian premium brands aimed at long-haul and transit travellers.
The terminal carries a strong Indian-experience retail and dining theme, flagship lounges, and a wide food range from quick-service to full-service restaurants. The domestic terminals focus on convenience retail, F&B and travel essentials for high-frequency business travellers.
Airport Information
IATA / ICAO
DEL / VIDP
Location
New Delhi, Delhi
Terminals
Terminal 1 · Domestic (low-cost)
Terminal 2 · Domestic
Terminal 3 · International and domestic
Passengers
Over 70 million a year · Busiest in India
Operations
24/7 · Delhi International Airport Ltd (GMR Airports)
Passenger profile
India’s largest hub. A heavy mix of international long-haul, transit and high-frequency domestic business traffic makes DEL the country’s biggest airport retail and duty-free opportunity.
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