(New Delhi) Indira Gandhi International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

DEL

Full Airport name

(New Delhi) Indira Gandhi International Airport

Address

New Delhi 110 037, India

Country Dialing Prefix

91

Telephone

(011) 2566 1000.

Website

www.newdelhiairport.in

Number of Terminals

3

Time Zone

GMT + 5.5

Airport Information

Location

The airport is located 23km (14 miles) south of New Delhi.

Airport News

After the completion of Terminal 3 in 2010, two more terminals and runways are planned as airport authorities are expecting a capacity of 100 million passengers a year by 2026.

Transfer Between Terminals

The new Terminal 3 currently offers international flights. Later this year, it will also serve domestic flights with Air India, Jet Airways, JetLite, Jet Konnect, Kingfisher and Kingfisher Red. Terminal 2 is about 5km (3 miles) away from the main Domestic Terminal (Terminal 1) at Palam. There is a free transfer shuttle between the terminals. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Air India also operate a free shuttle running 24 hours; information counters are situated in the Arrivals areas of terminals.

Driving Directions

The airport is signposted from the city center.

Car Hire

Car hire is available outside the customs halls at both terminals; however, there is no facility for hiring self-drive cars at the airport, as these are not generally available in India. Carzonrent offers chauffeur driven cars and some self-drive options.

Public Transport

Bus: Buses run from the Arrivals area of Terminal 2 to central Delhi via Terminal 1 24 hours a day (journey time: 50 minutes). A railway reservations desk is located in the Arrivals area of Terminal 2 for passengers wanting to connect with the railway. Coach: An air-conditioned coach service is available; bookings and information are available in the Arrivals hall of Terminal 2. Taxi: Delhi Traffic Police pre-paid taxi booths, located in the Arrivals areas of both terminals, issue vouchers for travel to the city; travelers should retain the receipt until reaching the desired destination and then hand it to the driver. Metered taxis and auto rickshaws are also available.

Metro:The Airport Express runs from Dwarka Sector 21 to New Delhi Railway Station via airport Terminal 3, 0600–2200, every 20 minutes.

Car Parking

Car parking is available at all three terminals. There are two car parks at Terminal 2 (premium and standard parking); a premium car park is also situated outside Terminal 1 (hall B). Free transfer is provided between Terminal 2 and the car park. In addition, there is space for 4,300 cars at an air-conditioned car park at Terminal 3.

Information and Help Desks

There are information counters in all terminals. An Airport Manager Office is located in terminals for 24 hour information and assistance.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Banks, bureau de change facilities, a post office and credit-card operated Internet kiosks are provided at both terminals.
Eating and drinking: There are snack bars and restaurants in Arrivals and Departures areas. Terminal 3 has restaurants, bas, cafes and fast food outlets.
Shopping: There are duty-free shops in both the Arrivals and Departures lounges. The Terminal 2 transit lounge has duty-free and specialty shops. Terminal 3 has 20,000sq meters of retail space, including designer brands such as Gucci and Versace.
Luggage: There is a left-luggage facility at the premium car park area near Terminal 2 and the standard car park opposite Terminal 1. A baggage wrapping service is available in Terminal 2. Lost property is at the Airport Manager Offices in both terminals.
Other facilities: There is a pharmacy in Terminal 2 and medical units in both terminals, manned by a doctor 24-hours a day. Resting rooms and baby care rooms are available at both terminals. The new Terminal 3 has lounges, nap and shower rooms.

Conference and Business Facilities

Executive lounges with business facilities are located in Terminal 1 halls A and B. The Maharaja Lounge is situated in transit area of Terminal 2; other lounges are available. Conference and banqueting facilities are available at the Centaur Hotel (tel: (011) 2565 2223; www.centaurhotels.com/igi/), which is situated near Terminal 2. Terminal 3 also has five dedicated premium lounges.

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

Toilets and ambulift facilities for disabled travelers are available; passengers should request any special assistance when booking their tickets. There is a special parking area for disabled travelers. Ther new Terminal 3 is barrier-free to suit passengers with special needs or reduced mobility.