At Indira Gandhi International Airport there are the following terminals: 

Terminal 1
It is the oldest terminal of the Airport and it handles domestic routes.

Terminal 1 at Delhi Airport is used as a domestic terminal, since it is only served by low cost carriers.

Terminal 1 is currently used by low cost carriers. 

Terminal 1 at IGI Airport was in fact part of Palam Airport. Since the addition of the other terminals at the facility, the Airport changed its name to Indira Gandhi International Airport. 

On February 2022, Terminal 1 opened a new facility of T1: the Arrival area which comprises new and updated facilities.

LEVELS

Terminal 1 is formed by several buildings for both Arrivals and Departures: T1C and T1D. 

Arrivals T1C 

This building handles arrivals flights. Passengers will also find access to transportation, among others. 

Departures T1D 

Passengers will find check-in area, security checkpoints, and access to gates. 

TRANSFER BETWEEN TERMINALS

There is an inter terminal shuttle bus free of use that connect both terminals. Frequency every 20 minutes between T1 and T3. Shuttle bus is operated by DIAL. 

At Terminal 1, passengers can find complimentary golf carts to move around. 

SERVICES

– Restaurants and coffees
– Duty Free
– Shops
– Gifts and Souvenirs
– Telecommunication services
– Tours
– Pet N’ Fly 
– Baggage Wrap
– Porter Service
– Visitor Entry 

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AIRPORT LOUNGES

Encalm Lounge: Terminal 1 D. 24 hours open. Services: snacks, drinks, TV, Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, among others. 

Purchase your lounge pass for Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport

Terminal 2
It handles domestic flights too. 

Delhi Airport Terminal 2 operates with low cost carriers and domestic flights only. 

It has been recently refurbished and its facilities are high end. 

Terminal 2 at IGI Airport can handle up to 12 million passengers per year. 

LEVELS 

The Airport counts with an arrivals and departures area, access to transportation and several services available to all passengers. 

TRANSFER BETWEEN TERMINALS

There is an inter terminal shuttle bus free of use that connect both terminals. Frequency every 20 minutes between terminals. Shuttle bus is operated by DIAL. 

SERVICES

– Restaurants and coffees
– Duty Free
– Shops
– Gifts and Souvenirs
– Telecommunication services
– Tours
– Pet N’ Fly
– Baggage Wrap
– Porter Service
– Visitor Entry 

See more Services

AIRPORT LOUNGES

Plaza Premium Lounge: Terminal 2. Services: snacks, Wi-Fi, TV, newspapers and magazines, TV, Internet terminals, telephones, among others. 

Passes start at $19 per traveler.

Purchase your pass for Terminal 2 of Delhi Airport lounges

Terminal 3
IGI Terminal T3 was opened in 2010 and is one of the biggest terminals in the world. It is able to handle 34 million passengers per year.

Delhi Airport Terminal 3 is the newest terminal. It was opened in 2010 and is one of the biggest terminals in the world, being able to handle up to 40 million passengers per year.

All International flights are operated from T3 and some domestic flights too. 

IGI TERMINAL 3 

Delhi Airport Terminal 3 consist of five levels as follows:

Each level is split into the international and domestic areas.

Ground level

Arrivals area. Domestic Arrivals are accessed from domestic arrivals pier, while international arrivals are accessed from the international

pier. Passengers will find access to transportation options and several services too. 

First level

Departures area. Access to international and domestic gates are separated. 

See below the boarding gates distribution according to the concourse / pier:

– Domestic Departures concourse: Section C (gates 27-36), Section D (37-41 and 42-62).

– International Departures concourse: Section A (gates 1-3 and 4-14), Section B (gates 15-26).

Second level

It houses some airport lounges and the food court.

Third level

Airport lounges.

Fourth level

Airport lounges area. 

Fifth level

The Transit Hotel (international and domestic wings).

TRANSFER BETWEEN TERMINALS

There is an inter terminal shuttle bus free of use that connect both terminals. Frequency every 20 minutes between terminals. Shuttle bus is operated by DIAL. 

SERVICES

– Restaurants and coffees
– Duty Free
– Shops
– Gifts and Souvenirs
– Telecommunication services
– Tours
– Pet N’ Fly
– Baggage Wrap
– Porter Service
– Visitor Entry 

See more Services

AIRPORT LOUNGES

Plaza Premium Arrivals Lounge: Terminal 3. Open 24 hours. Services: snacks, Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, TV, flight monitors, among others. 

Passes start at $19 per traveler. 

Plaza Premium Lounge: Terminal 3. Open 24 hours. Services: premium food, Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, snacks, TV, printers and copiers, among others. 

Passes start at $19 per traveler.

Plaza Premium Arrivals Lounge: Terminal 3. Open 24 hours. Services: snacks, Wi-Fi, TV, newspapers and magazines, among others. 

Passes start at $27 per traveler.

Plaza Premium Lounge (Lounge A): Terminal 3. Services: food, Wi-Fi, snacks, TV, newspapers and magazines, among others. 

Passes start at $27 per traveler.

Plaza Premium Lounge (Lounge B): Terminal 3. Open 24 hours. Services: premium food, Wi-Fi, snacks, drinks, TV, newspapers and magazines, printers and copiers, among others. 

Passes start at $27 per traveler.

Plaza Premium Arrivals Lounge (Domestic/International): Terminal 3. Services: snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi, spirits, TV, among others. 

Air India Maharajah Lounge: Terminal 3. Open 24 hours. Services: premium food, snacks, Wi-Fi, showers, TV, among others.

The American Express Lounge: Terminal 3. Services: premium food, Wi-Fi, TV, snacks, newspapers and magazines, Internet Terminals. 

Allways Lounge (by Plaza Premium Lounge): Terminal 3. Services: premium food, spirits and liquors, Wi-Fi, snacks, drinks, showers, among others. 

The Emirates Lounge: Terminal 3. Services: premium food, Wi-Fi, snacks, drinks, TV, among others. 

Air India Maharajah Lounge: Terminal 3. Open 24 hours. Services: premium food, Wi-Fi, snacks, drinks, private rooms, internet terminals, among others. 

Purchase your pass for Delhi Airport Lounges

 

Transport

From New Delhi Airport there are the following transportation options to get to city: 

Bus: There are several bus routes to and from New Delhi Airport. 

Bus service is the most common way to travel around the city. Passengers will find public buses (DTC, Delhi Transport Corporation) and private contractors to move around. If you carry lot of luggage with you it is not the best option to move around. 

DTC BUS 

Delhi Transport Company (DTC) runs several bus routes to Delhi city. 

Routes operate 24/7 and offer service to different areas of the city. They are cheap way of transportation but travel times are usually high. Passengers will find buses to Kashmiri Gate ISBT, Anand Vihar ISBT and Sarai Khan ISBT are also available. 

Fares

– INR 100 per adult
– INR 25 per child below 12 years
– INR 25 for heavy luggage.

Check more information here.

PUNJAB COACH SERVICE 

A private coach service available from Punjab Tourism. It goes to Amritsar, Karnal, Ambala, Rajpura, Ludhiana and Jullandhar. 

Fares

– INR 550.

For further information about routes and schedules, please check the following website.

BUS STATION LOCATION

All buses operate from Terminal 3, and can be found at the ’staging area’ opposite the Centaur Hotel. Use the Dial inter-terminal shuttle bus to reach Terminal 3 from any other terminal. 

Metro: From Delhi Airport passengers can get within 20 minutes to New Delhi city. 

Delhi Metro is the fastest way to go to New Delhi, you can arrive to Delhi in just 20 minutes from the Airport. Metro Express connects Terminal 3 with the central part of New Delhi by the Orange line.

If you need to go to Terminal 1, it is better to stop at Aerocity metro station and from there take the Metro Feeder Bus or the Airport shuttle bus. 

AIRPORT METRO DELHI 

Orange Line, also known as Metro Express Line, is the metro line that offers service from IGI Airport to city centre. 

DELHI AIRPORT METRO TIMINGS

First train departs at 4:45am from New Delhi Airport and last train departs at 11:30pm from both sides of the line, with a 15-minute frequency. It takes approximately 19 minutes from New Delhi to Terminal 3.

Frequency is every 15 minutes on non-peak times and every 10 minutes on peak times.

Non-Peak hours: 5:30am to 8:30am; 10:30am to 5:30pm and 8:00pm to 11:30pm. 

Peak hours: 8:30am to 10:30am; 5:30pm to 8:00pm. 

FARES

The fare for a single journey is INR 60.00 from DEL Airport to New Delhi. To get to Dwarka Sector 21, fare is INR 21.00. Depending on your final area and stop, fares can vary. The maximum fare is INR 60. 

For further information about metro in Delhi Airport, please check the following website.

LOCATION

The Metro station is located within Terminal 3 and since March 2018 it can be also taken from Terminal 1.

WHERE DO I BUY MY TICKET?

To purchase tickets, passengers can request them in the ticket counters located at the stations or can be also obtained at the automatic ticket issuing machine in T3 (domestic and international arrivals) and outside T1 Arrivals.

Train: There is no railway station in IGI Airport but passengers can get to the nearest one in New Delhi. 

Delhi Airport is not directly connected to the Indian rail network.

In order to take the train, the most suitable option is to transfer to the nearest train station which is New Delhi Railway Station. New Delhi is well connected to other parts of India using the rail system. You can book your tickets online and plan your trip well in advance. 

WHICH IS THE NEAREST RAILWAY STATION TO DELHI AIRPORT?

The nearest train station to Delhi Airport is New Delhi Railway Station, which can be reached taking the Delhi Metro Airport Express, a taxi or a transfer.

Taking the train in India is one of the transportation ways most used by both Indians and travellers. From New Delhi Railway Station, passengers will find all kinds of routes. 

Car Rental:Renting a car is a good option to move around. Check our search engine for more information. 

Renting a car in New Delhi is a great option if you are planning to travel around the area. 

Check our search engine to find the best offer for your car. Remember that renting a car directly at the Airport is more expensive than renting online. 

Our recommendation in India in particular is to be really careful while driving, as traffic signs are almost non-existent. 

 

Services

At Delhi Airport passengers can find the following services available:

– Restaurants and coffees
– Duty Free
– Shops
– Gifts and Souvenirs
– Telecommunication services
– Bookings for hotels
– Tours
– Pet N’ Fly 
– Baggage Wrap
– Porter Service
– Visitor Entry 

 

Information and photos taken from the site: www.delhiairport.com