Indira Gandhi International Airport
About Indira Gandhi International Airport
Overview
Indira Gandhi International Airport lies approximately 16 kilometres southwest of central New Delhi, in the National Capital Territory of India. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and the busiest airport in South Asia. Originally developed from the older Palam Airport, which dates to the 1930s, the facility was renamed in 1986 and has since undergone extensive modernisation.
Terminals & Runways
The airport operates three passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles select domestic low-cost services, while the older Terminal 2 sees limited use. Terminal 3, opened in 2010, is a large integrated facility serving both international and major domestic flights. Three runways allow simultaneous operations, enabling the airport to function 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Ongoing capacity expansion works continue across the airfield.
Airlines
Air India is the principal hub carrier, using Indira Gandhi International as its main base. IndiGo and SpiceJet operate significant domestic and international networks from here. A wide range of international carriers serve the airport, including Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, and Air France, connecting Delhi to major global destinations.
Airlines flying from DEL
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FAQ
Indira Gandhi International Airport — frequently asked questions
- Where is Indira Gandhi International Airport?
- Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in Delhi, India (Asia), at coordinates 28.560°, 77.100°.
- What is the airport code for Indira Gandhi International Airport?
- Its IATA code is DEL and its ICAO code is VIDP.
- What time zone is DEL in?
- Indira Gandhi International Airport operates on Asia/Kolkata local time.
- Which airlines fly from DEL?
- Carriers tracked on routes from DEL include IndiGo, Air India, Guyane Express Fly, JetLite and SpiceJet.
- Where can you fly from DEL?
- Tracked destinations from DEL include Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, Srinagar, Guwahati, Kolkata and Jammu.