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New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport (DEL) Flight Information

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Airport code

DEL

Daily departures

8,428

Daily arrivals

8,467

Most popular destination

LHR (London)

Cheapest destination

KNU (Kanpur)

Average flight price

$1,317
Average number of daily flights departing from DEL
Average number of daily flights to DEL
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport Guide

Jessica Macdonald
septiembre 13, 2024

Named after India’s only female prime minister, Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is located 10 miles from downtown New Delhi in the residential area of Palam. It is the country’s busiest airport and the 10th busiest internationally with over 1,250 daily flights to more than 140 destinations worldwide. It’s notoriously frenetic (I still remember the feeling of complete overwhelm when I arrived there for the first time during peak late night hours) yet also equipped with all of the facilities one expects from a major air travel hub.

Navigating the airport

DEL has three passenger terminals. The original Terminal 1 is located almost five miles away from the newer Terminals 2 and 3, and is now reserved for domestic flights only. Terminal 2 also serves domestic routes, while the modern, six-story Terminal 3 serves both domestic and international routes.

Because the airport can get very busy (I have spent over an hour getting through security), you should plan to arrive three hours before a domestic flight and at least four hours before an international one. Self-check-in kiosks help reduce queuing times, while the live tracker on the airport website gives you a good idea of how long you can expect to wait at all check-in counters and security zones.

Traveling between terminals

Connecting flights often depart from a different terminal, so knowing how to travel between them is important. Terminals 2 and 3 are connected via a direct pedestrian walkway and you can stroll between them in around 15 minutes. There’s also a shuttle bus that connects all three terminals and runs every 20 minutes, 24 hours a day.

You’ll need to show your boarding pass at one of the shuttle kiosks to get a coupon for travel. That’s because the service is complimentary for any passenger with a connecting flight from a different terminal, but charged for those that want to travel between them to use different facilities or because they arrived at the wrong one initially.

Terminals 1 and 2 are also connected by a feeder bus for the city metro service, although I don’t think this is particularly useful since it runs with the same frequency as the shuttle and requires payment. If you need to get to a different terminal quickly and don’t have time to wait for the bus or shuttle, fixed-rate inter-terminal taxis are another option.

Either way, leave between five and 10 minutes to travel between Terminals 2 and 3, and at least 25 minutes for travel between Terminal 1 and Terminals 2 or 3.

Atithya Meet & Greet service

If you or your travel companions require additional assistance, consider booking the airport’s Meet & Greet service. Known as Atithya and operated by the company behind DEL’s Encalm Lounges, this bespoke service gives you the benefit of an experienced guide to help with airport transfers, navigation through security and immigration, baggage handling, lounge stays, and onward travel.

Shopping at DEL

The quality of the retail experience at DEL depends on which terminal you’re departing from. Terminal 1 offers only a handful of shops selling standard airport purchases (there’s a perfumery and a cosmetics shop, a newsagent and a travel accessories vendor) – although families can while away a considerable amount of time in the Hamleys outlet.

The choice is much wider at Terminals 2 and 3. Here you can expect an impressive mix of Indian and international brands offering everything from sunglasses to souvenirs. Globally renowned designers are well represented, with names like Tommy Hilfiger, Lacoste and Ralph Lauren catering to the fashion forward; while TUMI and Samsonite shops sell a range of suitcases for those looking to upgrade their luggage.

A variety of dining options

Although you won’t find anything particularly gourmet at DEL (you’ll want to save your first authentic curry experience for the world beyond the airport doors), there are plenty of choices for a quick bite to eat – whatever your tastes may be. Terminal 1 offers a small selection of coffee shops, including a Costa Coffee and a Starbucks.

Again, there’s more variety at Terminals 2 and 3. Both offer food courts with a wide choice of cafés, bars and fast-food outlets offering everything from Indian tandooris to Western sub and pizza shops. If you want a sit-down meal, Terminal 3 has the best “proper” restaurants. Try Caffé Tonino for tasty Italian fare or Delhi Capitals for pub food and sports on TV.

Other useful services

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout DEL, with one annoying caveat: Connection requires a phone with a working local SIM, since you need to be able to receive a one-time password via SMS. As I discovered on my last visit, this can be bypassed, but you’ll need to ask for help at one of the airport Information Desks or get a coupon code from a vending machine-style Wi-Fi Kiosk.

Other services include a 24-hour medical center and travel clinic, prayer rooms, smoking rooms, a porter service and baggage wrapping service. Having lived for years in a third-world country where luggage theft was common, I like to have my bags wrapped but hate the environmental impact – so the fact that the wrapping material at DEL is biodegradable is a major perk.

If you’re traveling with kids, you’ll find a children’s play area in Terminal 3 and a baby room with changing tables and private breastfeeding stations in every terminal. I also really like that the airport offers complimentary strollers for those that don’t want to take theirs on vacation but could still use the extra help navigating the airport. These are available upon request from the Information Desks.

The Encalm Lounges

Hospitality company Encalm operates five different lounges at DEL, located at Terminal 2 departures, Terminal 1 departures, Terminal 3 international departures, Terminal 3 domestic departures and Terminal 3 arrivals. Pay-per-use access can be booked in advance online but is also available on a walk-in basis. These lounges are clean and comfortable with good Wi-Fi and a variety of food and drink that makes the expense of admittance well worth it.

Overnight stays

If you need to be at the airport early, get in late or have an extended layover, consider spending the night at DEL’s only transit hotel. The Holiday Inn Express is located in Terminal 3 and offers air-conditioned rooms, 24-hour dining, a fitness center and spa services. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, and day rates are also available for those that simply want to nap or shower in between flights.

Due to government regulations the hotel does have fairly strict eligibility rules. To stay in the International Wing you must have a boarding pass for an international flight departing within 24 hours, and your bags must already be checked through to your final destination. Any passenger flying from Terminal 3 in the next 24 hours can stay in the Domestic Wing. A maximum stay of one night is enforced.

Getting to and from the airport

For me, the most stressful part of flying in and out of DEL is getting to and from the airport. The sidewalks outside are crowded, making it difficult to navigate to your pickup or drop-off point; touts offering transport and accommodation can be boisterous in their attempts to get your attention and transactions are often hampered by a language barrier that can result in final costs being higher than expected.

To minimize the overwhelm these factors cause, it’s a good idea to organize your transfers to and from the airport in advance. Many hotels offer an official airport pickup service and this is often the most seamless option. Just be sure to agree exactly where the driver will wait for you (exits are numbered for this purpose).

Taxis and liftshare services

If a hotel pickup isn’t an option, consider a pre-paid taxi service like those offered by Mega Cabs and Meru. Reviews of these services vary considerably, but it’s still a much safer option than hopping into a standard taxi.

If you do choose to take a metered taxi, be aware that drivers are often paid to divert passengers to a specific hotel. Be clear on where you want to go and don’t necessarily believe claims that your chosen hotel has moved or burned down.

Ola and Uber are the most popular rideshare services in Delhi and both get fairly good reviews. This is also the cheapest private transport option; however, both services require a working phone.

Metro

The metro is the safest and most efficient form of public transport – although it can get very crowded. Terminal 1 has its own metro station, located on the Magenta line for easy access to South Delhi. Alternatively, head to Terminal 3 for access to the Airport Express metro station. From there it’s a 20-minute ride to central New Delhi. Be aware that the metro doesn’t run in the early morning.

Car rental

Car rental companies at DEL include renowned international brands like Avis and Europcar. However, I don’t recommend attempting to drive unless you’re already familiar with navigating Delhi’s chaotic roads.

This Cheapflights-commissioned article is presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the article are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others. Find more perspectives in our user reviews below.

Cheap flights to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport in November and December 2024

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mié. 11/208:30 pmEWR - DEL
Nonstop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/31:50 amDEL - EWR
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$768
mar. 12/315:30 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
lun. 2/101:45 amDEL - JFK
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$777
lun. 12/91:50 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop45h 15mCathay Pacific
mié. 3/261:30 amDEL - JFK
1 stop37h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/20$778
mar. 12/315:30 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop20h 05mLufthansa
sáb. 2/81:50 amDEL - JFK
1 stop24h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 11/21$790
mié. 11/208:30 pmEWR - DEL
Nonstop14h 50mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/312:15 amDEL - EWR
2 stops33h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$801
mar. 12/319:00 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop16h 45mSWISS
mié. 2/51:45 amDEL - JFK
1 stop21h 50mSWISS
Deal found 11/20$849
dom. 11/246:25 pmIAD - DEL
1 stop28h 30mDelta
jue. 12/54:55 amDEL - IAD
1 stop21h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/20$863
mié. 12/410:00 amEWR - DEL
1 stop28h 25mEthiopian Air
dom. 2/239:35 amDEL - EWR
2 stops32h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/21$863
mar. 12/38:55 pmJFK - DEL
2 stops41h 30mEthiopian Air
mié. 2/59:35 amDEL - JFK
2 stops43h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/21$863
dom. 11/2410:00 amIAD - DEL
1 stop28h 25mEthiopian Air
dom. 1/269:35 amDEL - IAD
2 stops32h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/20$865
mar. 12/318:50 pmEWR - DEL
1 stop16h 45mLufthansa
mié. 2/121:50 amDEL - EWR
1 stop27h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 11/20$871
jue. 12/510:20 pmJFK - DEL
2 stops24h 05mEmirates
vie. 2/79:25 pmDEL - JFK
1 stop21h 20mEmirates
Deal found 11/21$878

Round-trip flights to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport (DEL)

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mar. 1/216:30 amSJC - DEL
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
mié. 1/2911:55 pmDEL - SJC
2 stops35h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$670
mié. 1/223:55 pmJFK - DEL
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
vie. 2/76:20 amDEL - JFK
2 stops26h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$717
mar. 1/284:30 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop20h 45mDelta
mar. 2/1811:40 amDEL - JFK
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/21$719
dom. 2/94:45 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop22h 15mKuwait Airways
lun. 3/32:55 amDEL - JFK
1 stop21h 55mKuwait Airways
Deal found 11/21$723
lun. 2/172:25 pmSJC - DEL
2 stops29h 30mVirgin Atlantic
mar. 3/44:55 amDEL - SJC
2 stops30h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/19$725
dom. 2/23:55 pmJFK - DEL
2 stops24h 20mAir Canada
vie. 2/146:20 amDEL - JFK
2 stops24h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 11/21$727
mar. 2/410:20 amJFK - DEL
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
dom. 2/234:40 pmDEL - JFK
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/21$728
lun. 1/203:45 pmJFK - DEL
2 stops21h 50mLufthansa
dom. 3/161:50 amDEL - JFK
1 stop24h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 11/21$733
mar. 1/217:45 pmJFK - DEL
2 stops42h 00mSWISS
mié. 1/291:45 amDEL - JFK
2 stops23h 25mSWISS
Deal found 11/21$736
lun. 2/1712:10 amJFK - DEL
1 stop18h 35mTurkish Airlines
mié. 6/186:20 amDEL - JFK
1 stop25h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/20$754
sáb. 2/81:40 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop26h 50mEtihad Airways
lun. 2/174:30 pmDEL - JFK
1 stop26h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/21$757
lun. 2/311:35 amJFK - DEL
1 stop19h 20mAir India
mié. 3/262:30 amDEL - JFK
Nonstop14h 55mAir India
Deal found 11/20$758

Flights departing from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport (DEL)

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jue. 12/198:55 pmDEL - JFK
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
mié. 1/221:40 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/21$821
vie. 12/69:55 amDEL - JFK
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 2/81:40 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$826
lun. 1/2710:50 amDEL - JFK
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
mar. 2/46:30 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop20h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/21$827
vie. 2/284:55 amDEL - JFK
1 stop28h 40mDelta
mié. 4/304:30 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/21$837
lun. 12/161:45 amDEL - JFK
1 stop21h 50mSWISS
mar. 1/144:25 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop21h 20mSWISS
Deal found 11/21$844
mié. 1/229:35 amDEL - JFK
2 stops43h 50mEthiopian Air
jue. 4/179:55 pmJFK - DEL
2 stops41h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/21$852
jue. 4/174:50 pmDEL - IAD
1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways
mié. 9/179:05 pmIAD - DEL
1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/21$857
vie. 12/137:45 pmDEL - JFK
1 stop21h 40mAir India
lun. 3/3111:55 amJFK - DEL
1 stop20h 30mAir India
Deal found 11/21$858
sáb. 12/76:20 amDEL - SFO
2 stops42h 02mAir Canada
dom. 3/210:50 amSFO - DEL
2 stops23h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 11/21$861
mié. 12/184:55 amDEL - JFK
1 stop25h 45mVirgin Atlantic
sáb. 1/256:30 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop21h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/21$861
vie. 12/66:20 amDEL - JFK
2 stops24h 52mUnited Airlines
sáb. 2/810:05 amJFK - DEL
2 stops30h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$863
sáb. 3/229:50 pmDEL - SFO
1 stop47h 30mSingapore Airlines
lun. 4/711:30 amSFO - DEL
1 stop29h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/20$868

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vie. 11/298:30 pmEWR - DEL
Nonstop14h 50mUnited Airlines
mar. 1/2811:55 pmDEL - EWR
Nonstop17h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$813
mié. 11/275:30 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/281:45 amDEL - JFK
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$846
mié. 11/275:30 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop20h 05mLufthansa
mié. 1/221:50 amDEL - JFK
1 stop24h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 11/21$862
mar. 11/2610:00 amIAD - DEL
1 stop28h 25mEthiopian Air
mar. 12/39:35 amDEL - IAD
2 stops32h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/20$863
mar. 11/269:15 pmEWR - DEL
2 stops41h 10mEthiopian Air
mar. 2/49:35 amDEL - EWR
2 stops32h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19$863
mié. 11/278:55 pmJFK - DEL
2 stops41h 30mEthiopian Air
mié. 12/189:35 amDEL - JFK
2 stops43h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/20$863
vie. 11/297:45 pmJFK - DEL
2 stops42h 00mSWISS
lun. 1/271:45 amDEL - JFK
1 stop25h 25mSWISS
Deal found 11/21$879
dom. 12/16:55 pmSEA - DEL
1 stop25h 00mDelta
sáb. 12/74:55 amDEL - SEA
1 stop27h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/20$915
mar. 11/269:00 amJFK - DEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
mié. 2/1910:45 pmDEL - JFK
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/20$926
dom. 12/16:25 pmIAD - DEL
1 stop21h 45mDelta
dom. 12/154:55 amDEL - IAD
1 stop21h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/21$941
dom. 12/11:40 pmJFK - DEL
1 stop31h 35mEtihad Airways
vie. 12/134:25 amDEL - JFK
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/21$949
dom. 12/13:10 pmSEA - DEL
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/86:20 amDEL - SEA
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$954

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8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

8.3
Very good
1,457 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

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