Indira Gandhi International Airport. Delhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport in the Indian capital is a huge modern air terminal complex. Most aircraft flying into Delhi are serviced at Terminal 3. This terminal has two giant wings - for international and local flights.
Only a few small airlines (such as ndiGo, GoAir) accept the old Terminal 1. Therefore, if you are going to continue flying around India on a “domestic” flight, be sure to check the terminal before following the domestic flight signs.
Please note: only passengers with tickets are allowed into the terminals. You will be asked to present your ticket or boarding pass in printed form or on the screen of your mobile device upon entry. If you don't have a ticket, but want to enter the building, you need to buy an Entry Ticket (in October 2017 it costs 100 rupees). The ticket office is located on the ground floor next to the bus stops in the area of 9 and 10 columns.
It is better to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before departure, because you can spend quite a lot of time at the check-in and baggage drop-off counters (the employees work very slowly). There are also long queues at passport control, but everything happens much faster there.
How to get from terminal to terminal
A free bus runs between the terminals every 20 minutes. Its stop is located in the area of columns 9 and 10, under the suspension bridge leading to the metro.
Luggage storage at Delhi airport
For those who want to take a walk around the city during a long layover, there is a luggage storage facility next to Terminal 3 - on the second floor of the airport near the metro entrance.
To get to the storage room, you need to go up to the second floor on a traveler (it is located between pillars 9 and 10), and then cross the closed pedestrian “bridge” to the other side. It's easy to find - Left Luggage signs are everywhere.
You can see the cost of the service in the photo (prices are valid in October 2017).
In fact, the luggage storage facility is located outside the main airport building. That is, to get into it, you do not need to enter the terminal, and if you do not have an air ticket, you do not need to buy an Entry Ticket.
Currency exchange at Delhi airport
There are a lot of exchange offices at Delhi airport: they are located both in the departure area and in the arrival area - next to the baggage claim belts. Please note that although the rate is usually indicated as average, you will receive less in your hands because a commission is charged on the transaction.
You can also use ATMs: they are located in the arrivals area after customs and the exit from the “clean zone” and in the departure hall.
Duty Free Shops at Delhi Airport
There are duty-free shops in the departure hall after passport control, and in the arrival hall after passport control before the baggage claim hall and customs.
In the departure area for international flights there are several shops with the usual selection of alcohol, cosmetics, and souvenirs. In addition to magnets, you will be able to buy sets of semi-finished products for preparing Indian dishes, incense, and decorations as gifts.
Liquor is sold at prices roughly the same as in liquor stores throughout India, while souvenirs and food are much more expensive.
Next to the shops there are two restaurants with a large selection of alcoholic drinks. Further, where the gates are, there are no shops, there are only small cafes with coffee, snacks and sweets.
Airport hotels in Delhi
There is a Holiday Inn hotel in the “clean zone” of the airport. The entrance to it is located between the Duty Free shops. You can arrange accommodation by going to the hotel representative's desk (in the corner of the check-in hall behind the entrance to local flights). A room can be rented for less than a day, but for a minimum of 5 hours. Sleeping during this time will cost approximately 6,000 rupees.
Other services at Delhi Airport
In the arrivals hall after customs in the common area there are kiosks where you can buy a local SIM card to call local numbers and use the Internet. Take advantage of this opportunity, because it is much more difficult to get hold of a SIM card in the city. Read more about how to buy a calling card in India.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is a major air hub and the main hub for several Indian airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, Jet Airways. The airport complex serves about 80 carriers. The airport is one of the busiest in the country, its passenger traffic exceeds 63 million people per year.
Delhi's air hub was previously part of Palam Airport and its infrastructure was used for both civil and military purposes. In the early 2000s, it was completely transferred to serve civil aviation.
Delhi Airport "Indira Gandhi" board
Domestic terminal lounge:
Hotels
Terminal 3 has comfortable and capsule hotels, as well as lounges for short stays. More options can be found a few kilometers from the airport terminal.
How to get from Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport to the city
The distance between the airport and the center of Delhi is about 20 km. There are several budget ways to get from the airport to the central areas.
Bus
Most of the buses that carry passengers from the airport to the city are operated by the state-owned Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). The interval between departures is half an hour. They will provide relatively quick access to the center of Delhi, including Connaught Place, Kashmiri Gate intercity bus station, and Old Delhi railway station. All buses depart from the site at the Centaur Hotel opposite the terminals.
Shuttles between airport terminals
Shuttle buses run between the three terminals every 20 minutes. Passengers on connecting flights are free of charge; others may be charged a fee.
There are several routes:
- DTC buses. The flight runs between terminals T1, T2 and T3 and Aerocity metro station.
- DMRC Feeder buses - runs between terminals T1 and T2.
Transfer to hotels
Often hotels in Delhi offer free transfers to their guests (check this when booking).
Metro
The superfast Airport Express connects the airport with central New Delhi and the major New Delhi railway station.
AirPort Express currently operates from 04:45 to 23:30, with intervals of 10-15 minutes. You will spend 25 minutes on the road as stated by the carrier. Tokens or smart cards can be purchased from ticket counters at Aerocity stations as well as at the arrival hall of Terminal 3. Fare starts from 10 rupees.
The metro connects the airport with other transport facilities in Delhi:
- take the maroon line to Anand Vihar ISBT (Swami Vivekanand) bus station;
- take the lilac line to Sarai Kale Khan bus station. You need to go to Sukhdev Vihar station. Then go to the Forties Hospital bus stop, where you take bus number 534a to the station;
- the same line leads to the Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station. You need to get off at Okhla NSIC station, then get out of the metro, go to the Small Industries Service Institute stop and take bus No. 429CL. Take it to the Bhogal stop. It is about 1 km from the station.
- The lilac line also has an interchange station at Janakpuri West, where there is a transition to the blue line leading to the Anand Vihar railway station. You can take the same route to Sarai Rohilla station.
Automobile
The journey by car from the center of Delhi to Indira Gandhi Airport will take an hour or more. The duration of the journey is greatly affected by traffic congestion and chaotic traffic.
Driving route on Google Maps:
Parking
There are parking lots at each terminal, however, the largest and most modern is located at Terminal 3. This is a multi-level complex where drivers pay not at the exit, but in the lobby, which significantly relieves the queue. Parking at Terminals 1 and 2 follows the traditional pay-at-the-gate payment system.
Parking cost:
- up to 30 minutes - 100 rupees;
- from 30 minutes to 1 hour - 150 rupees;
- first and second hours - 230 rupees;
- Each subsequent hour up to 4 hours - 100 rupees;
- After 4 hours to 24 hours - 500 rupees;
- The fine for losing a ticket is 500 rupees.
Transfer and taxi from/to Delhi airport
Delhi Airport partners with three taxi operators. Counters are located in Terminal 3, domestic and international arrivals halls. You need to pay for the order from the dispatcher and receive a receipt with the car number. More details can be found on the airport website (Taxi tab). Uber, which is familiar to Russians, and the local Ola app also operate in Delhi.
Delhi is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, so public transport is almost always crowded, which creates significant discomfort. A transfer from KiwiTaxi will help you avoid a stuffy and long trip. You can order a car in advance and it will be waiting for you upon arrival.
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Car rental at Indira Gandhi Airport
You can rent a car at one of the services cooperating with the airport. This option is not recommended for novice drivers, since road traffic in India is not subject to the usual rules; an inexperienced driver can quickly get into an accident.
You can book Delhi Airport transfer to your desired location or use the methods listed below.
You can rent a car at Delhi airport by calculating the cost of car rental. If you take care of booking in advance, you won’t have to overpay on the spot for a more expensive option (the best ones run out quickly) or, conversely, reduce the usual level of car rental in India.
How to get between Delhi airport terminals
Delhi Airport has seen a change in operating terminals in recent years, which is why many websites provide inaccurate information. We are writing this article and checking it with the official website of Delhi Airport: some parts of Terminal 1 and the entire third terminal are currently operational.
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Terminal 1 is about 15 km from the city, and Terminal 3 is about 18. You can travel from Terminal 1 to Terminal Three using free shuttle buses, and between parts of Terminal 1 by foot, which takes about 10 minutes. Domestic airlines are based in the first terminal, and international and domestic airlines are based in the third, so most people use the third terminal. If you have a short-term transit at Delhi airport and do not plan to leave it, you do not need a visa to India.
How to get from Delhi center to the airport by metro
One of the most convenient ways to get from the airport to the center of Delhi is by metro. It runs to the third terminal, the first train from the airport to the city is at 5.15, from Delhi to the airport at 5.35 in the morning. The last train from the airport to the city center is at 11.15 pm, and from New Delhi to the airport at 11.35 pm. The trip takes about 20 minutes, of course there are no traffic jams, the cost is quite low - about 150 Indian rupees (about 100 rubles in our money).
How to get from Indira Gandhi Airport to Delhi
You can also get from Delhi airport to the city by bus; there are state carriers with official tariffs, but getting there is quite difficult, since starting with buses, not all drivers speak English. However, the convenience of buses is that you can travel not only to New Delhi but also to many other cities in India. If you need specific fares, please use the official website of the bus carrier or leave questions in the comments.
How much does it cost to get from Delhi airport to the center by taxi?
At India's Delhi Airport, you can take a taxi. In this country, taxis are relatively inexpensive. Up to 5 km - about 55 rupees, up to 10 kg - about 100 rupees, up to 15 kg - about 130 rupees, up to 20 km - about 170 rupees, up to 30 km - about 250 rupees, up to 35 km - about 290 rupees, up to 40 km - about 310 rupees, etc. Thus, up to 40 km is about 200 rubles with our money, so a large company often uses the services of a taxi rather than the metro.
How to get to Delhi Airport by car
There is quite a lot of traffic in Delhi and its surrounding areas, so many people do not risk renting a car and driving themselves. However, if you decide to get from Delhi airport to the city by car, you can follow the signs: you can take the AH 1 road, or you can take the National Highway 8, the journey will take about 40 minutes, if there are traffic jams, it will take up to an hour. In any case, if you do not get to the airport by metro, then leave with plenty of time.
Delhi airport map Indira Gandhi
On the Delhi Airport map you can see both a general plan and a detailed map of the third terminal.
General map of Delhi airport.
Delhi airport diagram: third terminal.
Delhi Airport Map (in Russian)
Services at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
At Delhi Airport, you can use ATMs throughout the airport, operating 24 hours a day. You can withdraw money in rupees even from Russian cards if they are in the right format. ATMs are located both in the departures and arrivals areas.
In the “clean” zone there is a children’s playground, in both zones there is a currency exchange, and in each terminal. Drinks and food are also available around the clock in cafes and fast food outlets, the prices are relatively low.
Information counters are also available at different terminals of Delhi Airport. You can use luggage storage, the cost is from 70 to 140 rupees per day of storage. There is also a shower, and it works around the clock, there are more than 10 shower cabins in total, a SPA center, of course, for money, strollers for children are free.
There is also free Wi-Fi at Delhi airport - in the third terminal, you can connect to the Aircel WiFi network and use it for 20 minutes. Further - for money, but the prices are quite reasonable.
Delhi airport online display
Online scoreboard: schedule of departures and arrivals at Delhi International Airport - on the website. The most current option is there; all other intermediary sites may not always show up-to-date information. In addition, flights, departures and arrivals are sometimes postponed, so check everything directly at the airport, there are boards everywhere.
Nearest cities and hotels
Hotels near Delhi airport
At New Delhi Airport itself, you can make use of both hotels and business lounges to wait for your next flight. However, most tourists prefer to leave the airport and find a hotel at the best price within a couple of kilometers - if you book in advance, the price per day for 2 people starts from 500 rubles, but often there are no places in inexpensive ones and you have to pay 1.5– 2 thousand rubles.
If you get from New Delhi airport to the city center, you will probably find a hotel within 1000 rubles for two per night (and often cheaper). If you want a higher level, it will cost 3–4 thousand rubles; in a luxury hotel, a room costs more than 10 thousand rubles.
Book a hotel near the airport or in any desired part of the city.
At the airport itself, you can spend time in the business lounges. They work 24 hours a day, 2 hours cost about 1500 rupees (about 1000 rubles in our money), 5 hours - 2500 rupees, 10 hours - 3500 rupees. The business lounge is called Plaza Premium, it is located in the first terminal, in the domestic departures area, in the “clean” area, on the lower level, and in the third terminal - in the “clean” area near departures (domestic and domestic), as well as in the public area zone, opposite gate 6 and in the domestic arrivals area. In addition, there are separate airline lounges where high-status cardholders and business class passengers of these companies can relax.
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Indira Gandhi International Airport(Hindi: इंदिरा गांधी अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा, English. Indira Gandhi International Airport) (IATA: DEL, ICAO: VIDP listen)) is an airport in Delhi, India. Named after former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi, it is the busiest airport in India in terms of takeoffs and landings, and also the second busiest airport in India by passenger traffic. The airport is the main civil aviation hub in the Indian Capital Region. The airport was previously used by the Indian Air Force and was part of Palam Airport, but later management of the airport was transferred to civilian authorities. In May 2008, management of the airport was transferred to the joint venture Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), which is managed by the GMR Group, which in turn took responsibility for the reconstruction and expansion of the airport.
In 2007, Indira Gandhi International Airport served about 23 million passengers and adopted a program to increase passenger turnover to 100 million by 2030. The new Terminal 3 building, currently under construction, will cost $1.94 billion and will serve an additional 37 million passengers annually; its launch will coincide with the 2010 Commonwealth Games. In September 2008, the airport opened a 4.43 km runway, the second longest runway in Asia after Alma-Ata Airport with its 4,500 meters.
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The airport formerly known as Palam Airport, was built during the Second World War and was an Indian Air Force base. Passenger operations were later transferred from Safdarjung Airport in 1962 due to increased load. Palam Airport had a peak capacity of about 1,300 passengers per hour.
Due to the increase in air traffic in the 70s, an additional terminal was built with almost four times the area. With the opening of the new international terminal (Terminal 2) on May 2, 1986, the airport was renamed Indira Gandhi International Airport. There are nine jet bridges in the international terminal.
Infrastructure
The old Palam Terminal, now known as Terminal 1, is used for domestic flights. The terminal was divided into three separate terminals - 1A (for domestic flights of state-owned Indian Airlines and Kingfisher Airlines), 1B (for all other domestic airlines) and the domestic arrival terminal. There is also a separate Technical Area for VVIPs. In addition, there is a separate Pilgrim Terminal that caters to Muslims performing the Hajj.
As a result of the rapid growth of Indian aviation and the entry of numerous private low-cost airlines into the market, the airport experienced a sharp increase in air traffic and began to experience enormous difficulties in handling the volume of passengers. The capacity of Terminal 1 was only 7.15 million passengers per year, but the actual passenger turnover in 2005/06 was about 10.4 million. Together with the international terminal (Terminal 2), the airport's throughput was 12.5 passengers per year, while the actual passenger turnover in 2006 /07 amounted to 16.5 million. In 2007, traffic increased sharply again, already by 6.5 million per year, amounting to 23 million passengers.
Delhi Airport has two parallel runways and one non-parallel runway: the new 4,430 m long runway 11R/29L, certified to CAT IIIB ILS at both ends, main runway 10/28 (3,810 m) and secondary runway 09/27 ( 2,813 m). Band 28 is one of the few in Asia and the only one in South Asia to be CAT III-B ILS certified. In the winter of 2005, a large number of accidents and destruction occurred at the airport due to thick fog and smog. As a result, some local airlines have begun training pilots to perform CAT-II landings in low visibility conditions. On March 31, 2006, Indira Gandhi International Airport became the first Indian airport to use two runways simultaneously to accommodate the landing of a SpiceJet aircraft and the takeoff of a Jet Airways aircraft.
The construction of Terminal 3 is the first stage of the airport's expansion, the U-building of which will be developed on a modular basis. In 2010, all foreign and local full service carriers will move to Terminal 3, while Terminal 1 will become a low-cost airline terminal. In subsequent stages, low-cost carriers will also use the new terminal complex.
Terminals 4 and 5 are planned to be built in subsequent phases, once built, all international flights will be transferred to these two new terminals, and Terminal 3 will serve only domestic flights. It is also planned to build a new cargo terminal building. According to Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the cost of the new terminals will be about $7.5 billion, and the airport's capacity will increase as a result to 100 million.
Plane crashes and incidents
Airlines and destinations
Indira Gandhi International Airport is the base of several Indian airlines, including Indian Airlines, SpiceJet, Air India Regional and IndiGo Airlines. Air India and Jet Airways use the airport as their second base (the first is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai). The airport is also the main base for many Indian carriers, including Kingfisher Airlines, GoAir, Deccan and Jet Lite. Around 100 domestic, international and cargo airlines serve at the airport. The airport has a total of six terminals:
Terminal 1 (domestic)
This terminal serves all domestic flights (from Terminals 1A and 1B). The terminal is small in size, but additional space is allocated for receiving passengers and handling baggage. The terminal will be vacated after the new terminals are put into operation.
Terminal 1A
Terminal 1A serves all domestic flights of Kingfisher Airlines, Air India and their affiliates Air India Regional and Indian Airlines. Since this is the oldest terminal, it required repair and modernization. DIAL, the owner of the airport, has modernized the terminal. Today, the terminal has modern toilets and other facilities, but after the new terminals are put into operation, Terminal 1A will cease to exist.
Terminal 1B
Terminal 1B serves all other domestic carriers including Deccan, IndiGo Airlines, Jet Airways with its JetLite division, Jagson Airlines, MDLR Airlines, GoAir and SpiceJet. This terminal has also been modernized, with fast food restaurants, a new lounge area, and new restrooms. There is also an area for further development of the terminal. This terminal will also be closed after the new terminals at the airport become operational.
Terminal 2 (International)
The international terminal serves all international flights at the airport and is currently the airport's largest terminal. However, built in the 1980s, it is also in need of renovation and is not large enough to handle passenger traffic. As a result of the modernization, the terminal was repainted, glass windows were replaced with darker ones, tiles were changed, walls and streams were resurfaced, more immigration control capacity was installed, new seats and baggage belts were purchased, and the shopping area was expanded. The further fate of the terminal has not been determined. Once Terminal 3 opens in 2010, all airlines will serve the new terminal, while Terminal 2 will be used by business aviation or will be dismantled.
Pilgrim Terminal
For the annual Hajj pilgrims, all airlines flying to the Middle East operate from a special terminal to prevent the flow of pilgrims from interfering with other passengers, usually of a different religion. The terminal has a capacity of 10 million passengers per year. It operates from October to December. There are plans to extend the use of the terminal building for the remaining 10 months of the year.
Cargo terminal
The Cargo Terminal handles all cargo operations at the airport. The airport received a prize in 2007 for its cargo handling system.
Terminal 3
With an area of 502,000 m², it ranks 26th in the list of the largest buildings and structures in the world (by floor space). This terminal is used by all airlines at the airport.
Transport in Delhi
The airport is connected to Delhi by the Delhi Gurgaon Expressway. Low-floor Tata Marcopolo buses provide regular services between the airport and the city. The metro line to the airport will be completed by 2010.
Airlines
| Airlines | Appointments| |
|---|---|
| Aeroflot | Moscow-Sheremetyevo |
| Air Arabia | Sharjah |
| Air Astana | Almaty |
| Air China | Beijing |
| Air France | Paris-Charles de Gaulle |
| Air India | Dammam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Jeddah, Kolkata, London-Heathrow, Mumbai, New York-JFK, Osaka-Kansai, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Shanghai-Pudong, Singapore, Tokyo-Narita |
| Air India Express | Dubai, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai |
| Air India Regional | local flights |
| Air Mauritius | Mauritius |
Delhi (India) Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in the village of Palama. The capital, New Delhi, is located 16 km northeast of the country's main air gate. It is the largest and busiest in the world. It handles more than 35 million passengers every year, taking them to and from hundreds of destinations around the world.
Whose name does the airport terminal bear?
Delhi IGIA airports (now merged into one) are named after Indira Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India. She was the only woman to ever hold this position in the country. And also the first and last head of state who led the state for such a long time in the entire history of independence. From 1966 until her death, until she was killed in 1984 by political fanatics.
Story
Delhi airports have been built and rebuilt throughout almost their entire existence. From 1930 until 1962, Safdarjung Airport was considered the main airport in the region. However, due to increased passenger traffic at Safdarjung, civil operations were shifted to Palam Airport (later renamed IGIA). It was built during World War II as a military airfield by the British. After the British left the country, it continued to serve as a military base for the Indian Air Force. But since 1962, it began transporting civilians. Unable to cope with the load, management decided to build a new terminal-2. Its area was already 4 times larger than the previous building. The opening took place in 1986. Delhi airports have been renamed into a single Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA).
Palam Airport
The old domestic airport (Palam) known as Terminal 1 handles domestic flights for all low cost airlines. The terminal is divided into three separate buildings - 1A (dedicated terminal for government run Air India, no longer in use), 1B (used by all private commercial airlines, now closed and demolished), domestic arrival terminal 1C and newly built departure terminal 1D (in currently used by all domestic low-cost airlines). The great growth of the Indian aviation industry has led to a significant increase in passenger traffic.
Runways
Delhi airports have three almost parallel runways, one of which is a secondary runway. It is one of the few air terminals in the country that has been equipped with a CAT III-B ILS system. This is because the winter of 2005 saw a record number of disruptions at Delhi airport due to fog. Since then, some domestic airlines have trained their pilots to operate in CAT-II conditions with minimal visibility. The glide paths are formed in such a way that they increase the airport's capacity to 85 flights per hour. At the same time, their coating is made of a material that reduces noise for residents of nearby cities.
Terminals
Delhi International Airport has 3 terminals. The first two were mentioned above. Terminal 3 began operations in 2010. This is an absolutely modern terminal, where you can find all the services that a traveler might even hypothetically need. This is one of the largest terminals in the world. Its capacity is 40 million passengers per year. This year, more than 48 million passengers passed through it (an 18% increase in traffic compared to the previous year). The planned expansion of the development program will increase capacity and serve 100 million passengers per year by 2030.
Transfer
Delhi Airport has excellent connections to the city. Reviews from tourists confirm this information.
So, you can get there by express train. The nearest railway station is Palam, which is 18 km from New Delhi Railway Station. Several passenger trains operate regularly between these stations. The cities of Shahadabad and Mohammadpur are equally close.
In addition, you can get to the center of the capital by metro. From the Airport Metro Station located in Terminal 3 to the New Delhi Railway Station Metro Station, trains run every 15 minutes.
You can also use comfortable buses. They are equipped with air conditioning. Taxis are also available for passengers.
Awards and recognition
In 2015, Indira Gandhi Airport in Delhi received two awards as the best airport in Central Asia. That same year it won the award for Best Airport from Airports Council International in the 25-40 million annual passenger category. In 2015, he won the prestigious "Golden Peacock" National Quality Award - given by the Institute of Directors (India).
In 2016, Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport became one of the few airports in the world to achieve carbon neutral status in the Asia-Pacific region. This was stated by Airports Council International (ACI) in Montreal (Canada).