Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 to be fully operational. Here is what's new
5 days, 1 hour ago

Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 to be fully operational. Here is what's new

India Today  

Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 1 is set to become fully operational on April 15, 2025. MAJOR CHANGES PASSENGERS WILL NOTICE AT TERMINAL 1 Terminal 1 at Indira Gandhi International Airport is now exclusively dedicated to domestic carriers. Upon reopening, passengers will find several major improvements that will make their flying experience better: Increased terminal space: The terminal has been expanded to allow more passengers, decongesting the area, particularly during peak periods. The size of the terminal has increased from 55,740 square metres to 206,950 square metres, providing a modernised and improved travelling experience.

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Delhi Airport: T1 operational from April 15 as T2 shuts for refurbishment
5 days, 10 hours ago

Delhi Airport: T1 operational from April 15 as T2 shuts for refurbishment

Hindustan Times  

Delhi airport's Terminal 1 will officially begin full operations on April 15, while Terminal 2 will close for refurbishment next month, PTI reported. DIAL had previously said on January 10 that T2, which is over 40 years old, will close in the fiscal year for refurbishment Delhi International Airport Ltd, the operator of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, announced on …

Delhi Airport's T2 to shut down temporarily from April, runway to undergo upgrade – Firstpost
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Delhi Airport's T2 to shut down temporarily from April, runway to undergo upgrade – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital includes three terminals with a total annual passenger handling capacity of around 109 million DIAL, the Delhi airport operator, said on Wednesday that Terminal 2 will be closed for four to five months beginning in April, and that one of the runways will also be closed for upgrades during this time. …

Delhi Airport's Terminal 2 to temporarily close starting April. Know why
1 month ago

Delhi Airport's Terminal 2 to temporarily close starting April. Know why

India Today  

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport will temporarily shut Terminal 2 for four to five months starting in April to undergo essential modernisation and infrastructure upgrades. This temporary closure will allow authorities to integrate enhanced passenger amenities, advanced baggage handling systems, and updated security infrastructure, ensuring smoother operations once T2 resumes services. RUNWAY UPGRADE FOR IMPROVED OPERATIONS In addition to terminal …

How the Delhi Airport Terminal 1 fiasco exposes the sorry state of infrastructure regulation in India
1 month ago

How the Delhi Airport Terminal 1 fiasco exposes the sorry state of infrastructure regulation in India

Live Mint  

Delhi International Airport Ltd has denied any culpability in the collapse of the canopy of its Terminal 1 last year, which killed one person and injured eight others. DIAL, which operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport’s three terminals, also dismissed the findings of a three-member expert committee, comprising engineering professors from IIT Delhi and IIT Jammu, as “flawed and inaccurate" …

Chennai airport’s domestic terminals to get a makeover
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chennai airport’s domestic terminals to get a makeover

The Hindu  

The Airports Authority of India plans to refurbish the flooring in the existing domestic terminals of the Chennai airport at a cost of ₹21.8 crore in the coming months. “The entire flooring in the two domestic terminals, spanning 50,000 sq.m., will be replaced in the next 15 months. With a growing need for expansion and more facilities at the airport, …

Delhi airport's Terminal 2 to be temporarily closed for refurbishment works in next financial year
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi airport's Terminal 2 to be temporarily closed for refurbishment works in next financial year

The Hindu  

Delhi airport operator DIAL on Friday said the four-decade-old Terminal 2 will be closed for four to six months in the next financial year for refurbishment works that are expected to be completed in the September quarter. The refurbishment works of T2 are set to commence in 2025-26 with an expected completion date in Q2 of FY26, Delhi International Airport …

Delhi airport’s T2 to be temporarily closed for refurbishment works in next financial year
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi airport’s T2 to be temporarily closed for refurbishment works in next financial year

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Jan 10 Delhi airport operator DIAL on Friday said the four-decade-old Terminal 2 will be closed for four to six months in the next financial year for refurbishment works that are expected to be completed in the September quarter. The refurbishment works of T2 are set to commence in 2025-26 with an expected completion date in Q2 of …

Delhi’s IGI airport connects capital to 150 destinations, first to do so in India
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3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi’s IGI airport connects capital to 150 destinations, first to do so in India

Hindustan Times  

The Indira Gandhi International airport on Monday became the first in India to connect directly to 150 airports or destinations — both domestic and international — with the launch of a Thai AirAsia X direct flight between Delhi and Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport on Sunday, the Delhi International Airport Limited said on Monday. In recent years, DIAL said, 20 exclusive …

Delhi airport expands horizons: Now connecting 150 global destinations
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi airport expands horizons: Now connecting 150 global destinations

India Today  

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has achieved a major milestone in global connectivity with its expansion to 150 destinations worldwide. The expanded network enhances Delhi’s potential to attract major international airlines, increases the number of foreign travellers, and increases the airport as a key player in the growing global aviation market. A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD Delhi Airport’s expansion to 150 …

Flight delayed? Delhi’s IGI airport launches special enclosures for passengers stuck due to bad weather
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Flight delayed? Delhi’s IGI airport launches special enclosures for passengers stuck due to bad weather

Live Mint  

Delhi: As air quality remains ‘very poor,’ causing disruptions in flight operations, Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport has set up special enclosures for passengers stuck on flights due to fog, poor weather, or technical issues. Instead, a separate procedure will be implemented, enabling them to return to the Security Hold Area, stated airport operator Delhi International Airport Limited. Where would the …

Delhi Airport introduces special enclosures for smooth passenger processing during delays
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Airport introduces special enclosures for smooth passenger processing during delays

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 2 : Delhi International Airport Limited has introduced special enclosures at all three terminals of the Indira Gandhi International Airport to enhance passenger comfort during flight delays caused by fog, weather, or technical issues. The enclosures, strategically located across Terminals 1, 2, and 3, will serve as dedicated zones for the smooth processing of these passengers, enabling …

Delayed flights: Delhi airport sets up special enclosures to accommodate passengers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delayed flights: Delhi airport sets up special enclosures to accommodate passengers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Special enclosures have been set up at the Delhi airport to accommodate passengers who have disembarked from flights that have been delayed for over three hours to allow their faster return to the terminal to board their respective flights. To reduce the discomfort and waiting time for such passengers to board their respective flights again, they will not …

Delhi airport gets special enclosures for passengers stuck due to flight delays. Details here
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport gets special enclosures for passengers stuck due to flight delays. Details here

India Today  

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has set up special enclosures for passengers disembarking from flights delayed by more than three hours, enabling them to return to the terminal more quickly to board their next flights. Delhi International Airport Ltd CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said that with this new initiative, the airport aims to significantly reduce the time taken for de-boarding …

Delhi airport’s new T1 to begin operations on Aug 17
7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi airport’s new T1 to begin operations on Aug 17

Hindustan Times  

The newly constructed Terminal 1 building at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International airport is scheduled to begin operations from August 17, people aware of the matter said on Wednesday, adding that the new structure will help ease congestion at the other two terminals and facilitate smoother passenger movement. Passengers can expect a smoother travel experience with improved amenities and advanced technology,” …

Delhi airport's T1 terminal reopens August 17 after roof collapse, major airlines to shift flights
7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi airport's T1 terminal reopens August 17 after roof collapse, major airlines to shift flights

Hindustan Times  

Delhi airport operator DIAL on Wednesday said the new T1 terminal will be operational from August 17, with IndiGo and SpiceJet set to shift a significant part of their domestic operations to the new terminal. A view of the T1 terminal of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, where a portion of the roof collapsed resulting in the death of one …

Delhi Airport to have its first 24-hour liquor store at Terminal-3 for domestic flyers with walk-in facility
8 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Airport to have its first 24-hour liquor store at Terminal-3 for domestic flyers with walk-in facility

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Delhi government's excise department has granted a license to the Delhi Consumer's Cooperative Wholesale Store Ltd. to open a retail liquor store in the arrival area of Terminal 3 at the IGI airport, officials said on Sunday. According to an excise department official, this is the first L-10 liquor store of its kind at the Indira Gandhi …

Delhi airport's Terminal 1 not reopening anytime soon. To be functional in…
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport's Terminal 1 not reopening anytime soon. To be functional in…

Hindustan Times  

The detailed technical study of Delhi airport's shut-for-now Terminal 1 is expected to be completed in a month, and a call on reopening the terminal will be taken on the basis of the report, a senior government official said on Sunday. New Delhi: Damaged roof of the Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal- 1, in New Delhi, Saturday, June 29, 2024. …

DC Edit | Delhi airport canopy collapse: Fix accountability now!
8 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Delhi airport canopy collapse: Fix accountability now!

Deccan Chronicle  

A canopy at the 15-year-old departure forecourt of Terminal 1 collapsed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi causing the death of one person and injuries to at least six others. The heavy rain that lashed the capital with the onset of the monsoon was a clear enough primary cause, but the mishap shines the light on the …

1 killed after roof collapses at Delhi Airport's T1 amid heavy rain | See Pics
8 months, 3 weeks ago

1 killed after roof collapses at Delhi Airport's T1 amid heavy rain | See Pics

Hindustan Times  

1 killed after roof collapses at Delhi Airport's T1 amid heavy rain | See Pics Delhi airport roof collapse: The incident happened at around 5 am at departure area of Terminal 1 at the Indira. Delhi airport roof collapse: The incident happened at around 5 am at departure area of Terminal 1 at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday. …

Expanded T1 in Delhi set to open from mid-June: Officials
10 months, 1 week ago

Expanded T1 in Delhi set to open from mid-June: Officials

Hindustan Times  

All domestic flights operating from Terminal 2 are set to switch over to the newly expanded Terminal 1 from mid-June, at least three officials aware of the matter have said. At present, market leader IndiGo, Akasa Air and Zoom Air are operating services out of T2 while the Capital’s longest-serving domestic airport, T1, went into expansion mode in 2019, and …

PM Modi launches expanded T1 at Delhi’s IGI airport, capacity now at 40 million
1 year ago

PM Modi launches expanded T1 at Delhi’s IGI airport, capacity now at 40 million

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 15 new airport projects across the country virtually on Sunday, which included the new and expanded Terminal 1 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International airport. T1 will continue its domestic operations once fully operational but the shifting of airlines to the new terminal is yet to be decided, the Delhi International Airport Limited said. In a …

PM Modi inaugurates 15 airport projects, including Delhi’s expanded Terminal 1
1 year ago

PM Modi inaugurates 15 airport projects, including Delhi’s expanded Terminal 1

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 10 inaugurated 15 airport projects, including 12 new terminal buildings almost worth ₹10,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh, marking the event to be the single biggest infra addition that will see a mix of new airports, expanded terminals, laying of foundation stones for upcoming airports and other related facilities. The project launched by PM …

PM likely to open revamped T1 at Delhi’s IGI airport this month
1 year, 1 month ago

PM likely to open revamped T1 at Delhi’s IGI airport this month

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Delhi airport’s Terminal 1, likely by February 25, two officials close to the development said, adding that the upgraded facility will bring in a slew of new convenience features for flyers and make departures and arrival quicker. A second official said that the focus is also on quicker and safer aircraft movement, …

Delhi airport's T2 to be converted into international terminal for short term
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi airport's T2 to be converted into international terminal for short term

India Today  

The Delhi airport will cross the pre-pandemic passenger traffic level at more than 70 million this fiscal and expects to complete the expansion of Terminal 1 by the end of February next year that will increase the domestic air passenger handling capacity by 23 million, a top official said on Friday. Besides, airport operator DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said …

Delhi Airport: Dual Elevated Eastern Cross Taxiways, 4th runway to be operational from July 13
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi Airport: Dual Elevated Eastern Cross Taxiways, 4th runway to be operational from July 13

India TV News  

Delhi Airport: The dual elevated Eastern Cross Taxiways and the fourth runway at the airport in the national capital will be operational from July 13, a senior official said on Friday. With the Eastern Cross Taxiways, the distance an aircraft has to cover after landing on the third runway and going to Terminal 1 will reduce to 2 kilometre from …

Delhi’s Airport will start operations on its fourth runway next month
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi’s Airport will start operations on its fourth runway next month

Live Mint  

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is set to commence operations on its fourth runway, starting July 13. Delhi airport to become the only airport in India to have four operational runways The Airports Authority of India has prepared trained Air Traffic Controllers to manage the operations on the new runway. With the addition of the fourth runway, Delhi airport will …

Indira Gandhi International Airport Starts Self Baggage Drop Facility, Reduces Waiting Time
1 year, 8 months ago

Indira Gandhi International Airport Starts Self Baggage Drop Facility, Reduces Waiting Time

News 18  

Delhi airport operator DIAL on Monday introduced a self-baggage Drop facility at Terminal 3 that will help reduce the waiting time for passengers at the airport. SBD service is likely to be offered to passengers by five airlines in the future, including Air India, Vistara, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and British Airways. Additionally, the self-luggage facility aims to …

Now, drop off baggage faster at Delhi airport’s T3
1 year, 8 months ago

Now, drop off baggage faster at Delhi airport’s T3

Hindustan Times  

Passengers flying out of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport can now declare and load their baggage without approaching the airline counters at the airport. The Delhi International Airport Limited — the airport operator at IGI — on Monday announced the launch of a self-baggage drop facility at the airport’s Terminal 3, with officials stating that the move will allow passengers …

Delhi airport introduces self-baggage drop: How it works, how it will help passengers
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi airport introduces self-baggage drop: How it works, how it will help passengers

Firstpost  

The Delhi airport has installed 14 self-baggage drop machines at Terminal 3. The operator says these machines, which can handle up to three passengers per minute, will streamline the baggage drop-off process and reduce wait time for passengers by around 15-20 minutes The Delhi airport has introduced self-baggage drop. Passengers must follow a two-step process: They must first generate their …

Explained | What is causing delays and chaos at Delhi airport?
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained | What is causing delays and chaos at Delhi airport?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Over the past few weeks, there have been delays and long queues at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, prompting Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scinda to step in to initiate corrective measures. A parliamentary panel summoned the CEO of Delhi International Airport Limited, and the Airports Authority of India has issued a notice …

‘Overcrowding in Delhi airport due to lack of security setup’
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Overcrowding in Delhi airport due to lack of security setup’

The Hindu  

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport’s security infrastructure “has frozen over time” and failed to keep pace with the increase in flights and passengers, a top Bureau of Civil Aviation Security official said on a day a Parliamentary panel announced its decision to summon the airport’s Chief Executive Officer, Videh Kumar Jaipuriar. The average number of flights per hour from the …

Delhi Airport: Flights in Peak Hrs to be Cut, More Gates, Marshals to Help
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Airport: Flights in Peak Hrs to be Cut, More Gates, Marshals to Help

News 18  

After Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s visit to the Delhi airport, the authorities have put in place an elaborate action plan to ease congestion at Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport. As per government sources, arrangements such as the deployment of marshals to manage vehicular movements at the entry points, the opening of two additional entry gates, installation …

Delhi airport chaos: Aviation minister lists measures to ease crowding at T3 after surprise check
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi airport chaos: Aviation minister lists measures to ease crowding at T3 after surprise check

India Today  

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday paid a surprise check at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, amid complaints of overcrowding and congestion. There was a meeting with officials inside the airport where we have decided that a board should be placed at every entry gate to display the waiting time before entry, "Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said. There was …

Fourth runway, T1 upgrades: 2022 a crucial year for Delhi airport
3 years, 2 months ago

Fourth runway, T1 upgrades: 2022 a crucial year for Delhi airport

Hindustan Times  

A fourth runway, a revamped and expanded Terminal 1, as well as a significant upgrade in passenger handling capacity – 2022 is likely to be a significant year for the Indira Gandhi International Airport, which has seen its upgrade plans hindered several times over the past two years due to lockdowns and curbs on construction. Officials aware of the matter …

Watch: Delhi Airport Resumes Flight Operations from T1 Terminal After 18 Months
3 years, 4 months ago

Watch: Delhi Airport Resumes Flight Operations from T1 Terminal After 18 Months

News 18  

The Delhi airport has resumed flight operations at its T1 terminal after almost 18 months of closure. The T3 terminal and the T2 terminal of the Delhi airport resumed handling flight operations from May 25, 2020, and July 22, 2021, respectively. The official Twitter handle for the Delhi Airport also shared video and photos of the first scheduled flight arriving …

Delhi: IGI Airport Terminal 1 resumes flight operations after 18 months of closure
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi: IGI Airport Terminal 1 resumes flight operations after 18 months of closure

India TV News  

The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi resumed its flight operations for Terminal 1 on Sunday, after staying shut for 18 months. The T3 terminal and the T2 terminal of the Delhi airport resumed handling flight operations from May 25, 2020, and July 22, 2021, respectively, the GMR group-led DIAL mentioned. The T1 terminal did not handle any flights since …

Delhi airport to resume flight operations at T1 terminal from October 31
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi airport to resume flight operations at T1 terminal from October 31

India TV News  

The Delhi airport will resume flight operations at its T1 terminal from October 31 onwards after almost 18 months of closure, said its operator DIAL on Friday. The T3 terminal and the T2 terminal of the Delhi airport resumed handling flight operations from May 25, 2020, and July 22, 2021, respectively, the GMR group-led DIAL mentioned. With the resumption of …

Delhi airport starts excess baggage delivery service. Details here
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi airport starts excess baggage delivery service. Details here

Live Mint  

Now, there is some good news for domestic and international passengers who carry excess baggage along. The Delhi airport has started a service under which flyers can get their excess baggage delivered from its Terminal 3 to any location in India, its operator DIAL said, PTI reported. For this, domestic and international passengers will have to visit the 'Avaan Excess' …

Flying from Delhi Airport? Get your luggage picked up from your house and travel handsfree
5 years, 1 month ago

Flying from Delhi Airport? Get your luggage picked up from your house and travel handsfree

India TV News  

Carry your luggage in travel can be the most annoying thing ever. the Indira Gandhi International Airport commonly known as the IGI Aiport will be starting the facility of luggage pick and drop to your house soon. The Delhi Airport has tied up with Bengaluru based Carterex and users will be able to make their bookings for pick and drop …

Delhi airport starts doorstep baggage pick-up and drop service for Terminal 3
5 years, 1 month ago

Delhi airport starts doorstep baggage pick-up and drop service for Terminal 3

Live Mint  

The Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday announced that it has started a doorstep baggage transfer facility for passengers flying to and from its Terminal 3. This service will also be extended to Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of the airport, stated the press release by GMR group-led Delhi International Airport Limited. Similarly, if luggage has to be sent from …

Delhi airport introduces ’express security check-in’ facility at T2 for passengers with handbags
5 years, 7 months ago

Delhi airport introduces ’express security check-in’ facility at T2 for passengers with handbags

Live Mint  

The Delhi airport on Friday introduced 'express security check-in' facility at Terminal 2, which will enable domestic passengers with only handbags to head straight to the express lane without getting into the check-in area. "This facility will significantly reduce the load on the main security check-in area by diverting passengers carrying only hand baggage towards express lane. It will ensure …

Indira Gandhi International Airport to have dedicated terminal for private jets by October
5 years, 7 months ago

Indira Gandhi International Airport to have dedicated terminal for private jets by October

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The national capital's Indira Gandhi International Airport will soon have a fixed-base operator terminal for private jet and charter flight services by October 2019. These types of facilities aid in the expansion of general aviation services at busy airports around the world as they provide designated terminal for users of private jets and charter flights. Besides, the company …

Bharti, Phoenix, DLF in fray to build India’s first airport mall
8 years, 11 months ago

Bharti, Phoenix, DLF in fray to build India’s first airport mall

Live Mint  

New Delhi: DLF Ltd, Bharti Land Ltd, The Phoenix Mills Ltd, K. Raheja Corp. and Xander Group Inc. are in the race to build India’s first airport mall at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. A Delhi airport spokesman said a request for qualification for the integrated retail developments, spread over some 23 acres of land at Delhi airport, …

In Pics: The amazing Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA)
10 years, 4 months ago

In Pics: The amazing Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA)

India TV News  

New Delhi: Indira Gandhi International Airport is one of the best airports in the world and anybody who has been there can vouch that it's a treat to visit this airport, without any doubt. Undoubtedly IGI Airport is one of the best airports of the world. The airport that everybody wants to pay a visit to is well connected to …

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