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Indira Gandhi International Airport

New Delhi, India · Asia-Pacific

Solid hub with improving facilities but hampered by fog delays and terminal split logistics.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Passengers

72M

Security

25 min

11 photos

Spacious main concourse of Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport with high ceilings, glass walls, and travelers moving through the departures area. — Photo: Ravi Dwivedi
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Long row of airline check-in counters and overhead flight information displays in the Terminal 2 departures hall at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. — Photo: Puneavgeek
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Wide view of the international arrivals hall at Terminal 3 with baggage reclaim belts, signage, and passengers collecting luggage. — Photo: Bharatahs
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Immigration and passport control booths with queuing lanes where arriving passengers are processed at Indira Gandhi International Airport. — Photo: Aleksandr Zykov from Russia
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Travelers walking through a bright, modern interior corridor with shops and gate signage inside Indira Gandhi International Airport. — Photo: Tamjeed Ahmed
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Curbside exterior of Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport showing the large modern façade and approach roadway. — Photo: Likhith N.P
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The tall, flared air traffic control tower rising above the terminal buildings at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. — Photo: Quintin Soloviev
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Terminal 1 building seen from the airside aircraft parking area at Indira Gandhi International Airport with parked planes in the foreground. — Photo: IM3847
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Terminal 2B approach road at Indira Gandhi International Airport with landscaped medians, signage, and terminal buildings ahead. — Photo: Moheen Reeyad
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Large sculpted hands artwork displayed in the public area of Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport. — Photo: David Brossard
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View from the runway showing terminal buildings, taxiways, and the broader airfield layout of Indira Gandhi International Airport. — Photo: IM3847
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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 3h intl / 2h domestic

Peak morning and evening rushes add 20-40 min to security.

Fog season (Dec-Jan) or monsoon can push waits higher; check DigiYatra app for real-time.

Terminal

T3 for all international

T1 only for domestic; inter-terminal transfers require landside bus or taxi.

No airside connection between T1 and T3—plan 45-60 min buffer if connecting.

Food

Eat before security in T3

Airside options are limited and pricey; landside has better variety.

Forum consensus: grab street-food style meals pre-security or use lounge access.

Status

Check fog alerts Nov-Feb

Delhi departures drop 8-12 OTP points in peak winter fog weeks.

DGCA data shows IndiGo ~80-85% OTP overall; build buffer for morning flights.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for DEL.

Updated Jul 17, 2026

T1 domestic only, T3 handles all international + major domestic
IndiGo, Air India, Vistara dominate operations
Airport Express Metro (Orange Line) direct to city—₹21–64 by station pair (T3–New Delhi ₹64, ~20 min)
Multiple 24/7 Priority Pass lounges in T3
Winter fog Dec-Jan frequently delays departures 30-90+ min
DigiYatra facial recognition speeds domestic entry

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation6.5

Food7.0

Transport8.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

72M

Terminals

3 active (T1 domestic, T3 intl/domestic)

On-time departures

78%

Avg security

25 min

Best For

Metro connectivity24/7 lounge optionsDigiYatra efficiency

Watch Out For

Winter fog delaysT1-T3 transfersPeak-hour crowds

Nearby airports

Other airports within about 150 km.

11 photos

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 3h intl / 2h domestic

Peak morning and evening rushes add 20-40 min to security.

Fog season (Dec-Jan) or monsoon can push waits higher; check DigiYatra app for real-time.

Terminal

T3 for all international

T1 only for domestic; inter-terminal transfers require landside bus or taxi.

No airside connection between T1 and T3—plan 45-60 min buffer if connecting.

Food

Eat before security in T3

Airside options are limited and pricey; landside has better variety.

Forum consensus: grab street-food style meals pre-security or use lounge access.

Status

Check fog alerts Nov-Feb

Delhi departures drop 8-12 OTP points in peak winter fog weeks.

DGCA data shows IndiGo ~80-85% OTP overall; build buffer for morning flights.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for DEL.

Updated Jul 17, 2026

T1 domestic only, T3 handles all international + major domestic
IndiGo, Air India, Vistara dominate operations
Airport Express Metro (Orange Line) direct to city—₹21–64 by station pair (T3–New Delhi ₹64, ~20 min)
Multiple 24/7 Priority Pass lounges in T3
Winter fog Dec-Jan frequently delays departures 30-90+ min
DigiYatra facial recognition speeds domestic entry

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation6.5

Food7.0

Transport8.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

72M

Terminals

3 active (T1 domestic, T3 intl/domestic)

On-time departures

78%

Avg security

25 min

Best For

Metro connectivity24/7 lounge optionsDigiYatra efficiency

Watch Out For

Winter fog delaysT1-T3 transfersPeak-hour crowds