Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) — complete Delhi airport guide
Quick answer: Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is India's busiest airport, with three terminals — T1 for low-cost domestic (IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa), T2 for overflow domestic, and T3 for full-service domestic plus all international flights. The Airport Express Metro links T3 to New Delhi railway station in about 20 minutes; T3 is roughly 16 km from Connaught Place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · airport facts cross-checked against the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the airport operator · live Delhi fares are found in the FlightGPT search above.
Delhi airport (DEL) — quick facts
- IATA / ICAO code: DEL / VIDP
- City served: Delhi, Delhi (NCR)
- Distance to city: ≈ 16 km from Connaught Place (T3)
- Operator: Delhi International Airport Ltd (GMR Group)
- Traffic: ~70 million passengers a year — India's number one airport by traffic.
Terminals at Delhi airport
T1 — low-cost domestic (IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air). T2 — overflow domestic. T3 — Air India and premium domestic plus every international carrier. A free shuttle connects the terminals for transit passengers; T1 and T3 are about 7 km apart, so leave time for terminal changes.
How to get from Delhi airport to the city
- Airport Express Metro (Orange Line) from T3 to New Delhi station in ~20 min, then onward Metro across the city.
- App cabs (Uber/Ola) and the airport pre-paid taxi counter: roughly ₹400–₹800 to central Delhi depending on traffic.
- DTC and cluster buses plus app autos from the T1/T3 forecourt.
Airlines flying from Delhi (DEL)
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestically, plus Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, British Airways and 40+ other international carriers.
Lounges at DEL
Multiple Encalm and Plaza Premium lounges across T3 (international and domestic) and T2. Access via Priority Pass, DreamFolks-linked credit cards, eligible business-class tickets or pay-per-use.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) from Delhi city?
Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 16 km from Connaught Place (T3) from Delhi.
How many terminals does Delhi airport (DEL) have, and which should I use?
T1 — low-cost domestic (IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air). T2 — overflow domestic. T3 — Air India and premium domestic plus every international carrier. A free shuttle connects the terminals for transit passengers; T1 and T3 are about 7 km apart, so leave time for terminal changes.
How do I get from Delhi airport to the city?
Airport Express Metro (Orange Line) from T3 to New Delhi station in ~20 min, then onward Metro across the city. App cabs (Uber/Ola) and the airport pre-paid taxi counter: roughly ₹400–₹800 to central Delhi depending on traffic. DTC and cluster buses plus app autos from the T1/T3 forecourt.
Which airlines fly from Delhi (DEL)?
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestically, plus Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, British Airways and 40+ other international carriers.
Does DEL airport have lounges?
Multiple Encalm and Plaza Premium lounges across T3 (international and domestic) and T2. Access via Priority Pass, DreamFolks-linked credit cards, eligible business-class tickets or pay-per-use.
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