Indira Gandhi International Airport (IATA: DEL) is a key aviation hub serving New Delhi and the wider India region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.
Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.
Indira Gandhi International Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
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| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi (VNS) | Air India Express | Direct | 3 Oct | €92 |
| Dehradun (DED) | IndiGo | Direct | 2 Nov | €94 |
| Mumbai (BOM) | Akasa Air | Direct | 8 Sep | €117 |
| Kolkata (CCU) | Air India Express | 1 stop | 31 Aug | €121 |
| Dabolim (GOI) | Air India Express | Direct | 6 Sep | €125 |
| Leh (IXL) | IndiGo | Direct | 7 Sep | €153 |
| Kathmandu (KTM) | Air India | Direct | 1 Sep | €155 |
| Bangalore (BLR) | Air India Express | Direct | 17 Sep | €163 |
| Bhubaneswar (BBI) | IndiGo | 1 stop | 26 Oct | €179 |
| Siliguri (IXB) | Akasa Air | Direct | 16 Oct | €181 |
| Trivandrum (TRV) | IndiGo | 1 stop | 21 Sep | €194 |
| Kangra Airport (DHM) | IndiGo | 1 stop | 24 Oct | €252 |
Indira Gandhi International Airport has published nonstop service to 96 airports across 42 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from DEL.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | BLR | India | 1,708 km |
| Mumbai | BOM | India | 1,136 km |
| Pune | PNQ | India | 1,155 km |
| Srinagar | SXR | India | 642 km |
| Kolkata | CCU | India | 1,312 km |
| Guwahati | GAU | India | 1,456 km |
| Jammu | IXJ | India | 507 km |
| Bangkok | BKK | Thailand | 2,948 km |
| Dubai | DXB | United Arab Emirates | 2,182 km |
| Hyderabad | HYD | India | 1,266 km |
| Kathmandu | KTM | Nepal | 815 km |
| Lucknow | LKO | India | 423 km |
| Chennai | MAA | India | 1,759 km |
| Patna | PAT | India | 857 km |
| Dehradun (Jauligrant) | DED | India | 209 km |
| Siliguri | IXB | India | 1,125 km |
| Kabul | KBL | Afghanistan | 1,001 km |
| Ahmedabad | AMD | India | 755 km |
| Indore | IDR | India | 661 km |
| Amritsar | ATQ | India | 414 km |
| Chandigarh | IXC | India | 237 km |
| Jaipur | JAI | India | 230 km |
| London | LHR | United Kingdom | 6,731 km |
| Abu Dhabi | AUH | United Arab Emirates | 2,276 km |
49 carriers publish nonstop service at DEL, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.
| Airline | Code | Type | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air India | AI | Full Service | 123 |
| IndiGo | 6E | Budget | 48 |
| SpiceJet | SG | Budget | 46 |
| Tigerair Taiwan | IT | Budget | 20 |
| ITA Airways | AZ | Full Service | 6 |
| Air China | CA | Full Service | 6 |
| Lufthansa | LH | Full Service | 6 |
| Kam Air | RQ | Full Service | 4 |
| Carrier CX | CX | — | 4 |
| Emirates | EK | Full Service | 4 |
| Etihad Airways | EY | Full Service | 4 |
| Saudia | SV | Full Service | 4 |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ET | Full Service | 4 |
| China Airlines | CI | Full Service | 4 |
| Pakistan International | PK | Full Service | 4 |
| Philippines Airlines | PR | Full Service | 2 |
| Thai Airways | TG | Full Service | 2 |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | Full Service | 2 |
General guidance rather than DEL-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.
