Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Airport Information

(Delhi, India)

Currently enjoying record numbers of almost 20 million annual passengers, Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is amongst South Asia' busiest and is situated 22 km / 14 miles south of New Delhi and directly north-east of nearby Gurgaon.

The airport is the main gateway to India and a vital link between India and rest of the globe. At present, the International Terminal (Terminal 2) serves 35 airlines, flying to major destinations throughout the world, while the Domestic Terminal (Terminal 1) has three main gates. The largest selection of services are provided by the flag carrier of Air India and also the state-owned Indian Airlines.

The Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport currently handles an average of around 13,000 domestic and almost 10,000 international passengers a day. By road, the distance between the two terminals is approximately 8 km / 5 miles. The smaller Safdarjung Airport is used for general aviation and lies directly east of Delhi's Indira Gandhi facility.


Taxis serve the airport and buses operate from the arrivals area of Terminal 2 to central Delhi via Terminal 1, linking Indira Gandhi International Airport with the historic Shahjahanabad area, Connaught Plaza and Central Delhi. Buses run 24 hours a day, with a journey time of approximately 50 minutes. A railway reservations desk is situated in the Arrivals area of Terminal 1, while bookings for air-conditioned coaches can be made in the Arrivals Hall of Terminal 2, where information about the coach services is also provided.

About Delhi Tourism

Delhi, India's second-biggest metropolis, has an interesting and vibrant history. Once known as the 'capital of seven empires', Delhi has over 60,000 recognised monuments, built over several millennia. The city truly characterises the soul of the country.

Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) is a major gateway into this part of India and New Delhi in particular, with the cities of Faridabad, Gurgaon and Meerut also close by. Nowadays, the city is a remarkable mix of modern and traditional skyscrapers, astonishing gardens and a variety of modern and historical architecture. Delhi is certainly a world of culture and tradition waiting to be discovered, as well as being one of the fastest growing cities in India.

Contact Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL):
Address: New Delhi, 110 037, India
Airport Code: DEL Tel: +91 11 565 2011 Fax: +91 11 2565 2030 Website: http://www.newdelhiairport.in