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DEL · New Delhi, India
Indira Gandhi International Airport, located in New Delhi, is the busiest airport in India and one of the busiest in Asia.
Airport Code
DEL
Terminals
3
Runways
2
Elevation
777 ft
Operating Since
1986
Type
International

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the primary international aviation hub of India, located in Palam, New Delhi. It is named after the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.
The airport was inaugurated in 1986 as a replacement for the older Palam Airport. Over the years, it has grown into one of Asia's busiest and most modern airports, serving millions of passengers annually.
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Construction began
1986
Airport inaugurated
2000
New Terminal 3 opened
2010
Phase 3A completed
2018
Phase 3B completed
2023
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Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is India's busiest aviation hub and a key gateway for domestic and international travel. Use this page to understand terminals, live flight information, lounge options, transport planning, airport services and the airport's historical background.
Delhi Airport handles a large volume of domestic, international and connecting passengers, so planning matters. Check your terminal, airline, gate updates and baggage rules before travelling, and allow extra time during peak hours, fog season and holiday periods.
Travellers can compare lounge access, parking, metro connectivity, taxi options, hotels near the airport and food or shopping facilities. Cardholders should verify the exact lounge and terminal their benefit applies to before reaching the airport.
DEL connects North India to major Indian cities, Gulf markets, Southeast Asia, Europe and North America. Its terminal expansion and runway infrastructure make it a central part of India's aviation growth story.
The airport code for Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi is DEL.
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