What is the IATA code for Delhi Airport?

The IATA code for Indira Gandhi Airport is DEL.

Which airlines fly from Delhi Airport?

Airlines at Indira Gandhi Airport include Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air India Express, AirAsia.

Delhi Airport (DEL) — Flights & Info 2026

Q: How to reach Delhi Airport from the city?

Metro/Rail: Delhi Airport Metro Express (Orange Line) connects IGI Airport to New Delhi Railway Station. The Airport station is located within Terminal 3. Frequency is every 10-15 minutes. The fare to New Delhi Station is approximately INR 60. Travel time to New Delhi Station is about 20 minutes. Bus: Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) operates several bus routes connecting the airport to various parts of Delhi. Route 534 connects Terminal 3 to ISBT Kashmere Gate. The fare varies depending on the route and distance. Taxi/Cab: Ola and Uber are readily available at the airport. Pre-paid taxi counters are available inside the arrival halls. An approximate fare to the city center (Connaught Place) ranges from INR 400 to INR 600. Distance: 16 km from Connaught Place, approximately 30 minutes without traffic, 60-90 minutes during peak hours.

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ℹ️ About Indira Gandhi Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) was opened in 1962 and is operated by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL). In 2023, the airport handled approximately 70 million passengers, making it one of the busiest airports in India and South Asia.

Its IATA code is DEL. Future expansion plans include the construction of a fourth terminal to further increase capacity.

🏢 Terminals

Indira Gandhi International Airport has 3 operational terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. Terminal 1 is used for domestic flights and has 8 boarding gates.

Terminal 2 is also used for domestic flights. Terminal 3 handles both domestic and international flights, with a capacity of 34 million passengers per year and has 80 gates.

Terminal 3 consists of two piers: Pier 1 for domestic and Pier 2 for international. In 2019, Terminal 3 underwent expansion to increase its capacity.

🚗 How to Reach Delhi Airport

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Metro/Rail

Delhi Airport Metro Express (Orange Line) connects IGI Airport to New Delhi Railway Station. The Airport station is located within Terminal 3. Frequency is every 10-15 minutes. The fare to New Delhi Station is approximately INR 60. Travel time to New Delhi Station is about 20 minutes.

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Bus

Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) operates several bus routes connecting the airport to various parts of Delhi. Route 534 connects Terminal 3 to ISBT Kashmere Gate. The fare varies depending on the route and distance.

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Taxi/Cab

Ola and Uber are readily available at the airport. Pre-paid taxi counters are available inside the arrival halls. An approximate fare to the city center (Connaught Place) ranges from INR 400 to INR 600.

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Distance

16 km from Connaught Place, approximately 30 minutes without traffic, 60-90 minutes during peak hours.

🛎️ Airport Facilities

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Lounges

Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic Departures, International Departures), Encalm Privé (Domestic Departures, International Departures), American Express Lounge (Terminal 3). Access via Priority Pass, credit card programs, or direct purchase.

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Food & Dining

Numerous restaurants, cafes, and fast-food outlets are available throughout the terminals, including Starbucks, McDonald's, and Street Foods by Punjab Grill. Several 24-hour options are available in Terminal 3.

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Shopping

Duty-free shops are available in the international departures area of Terminal 3. Retail stores include WHSmith, Fabindia, and Forest Essentials.

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Connectivity

Free WiFi is available for 45 minutes; connect to the 'GMR Free Wi-Fi' network. Paid plans are also available.

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Banking

ATMs are located throughout the terminals. Currency exchange counters are operated by Thomas Cook and EbixCash.

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Medical

Medical facilities are available in Terminal 3, with 24/7 availability.

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Other

Prayer rooms are available in all terminals. Sleeping pods are available at Terminal 3. Children's play areas are located in Terminal 3. Designated smoking zones are available outside the terminals.

🅿️ Parking

Short-term, long-term, and valet parking options are available. At Terminal 3, short-term parking costs INR 120 for 30 minutes and INR 100 per hour thereafter. Long-term parking costs INR 700 per 24 hours. Pre-booking is available through the Delhi Airport website.

✈️ Airlines at Delhi Airport 58 airlines