| Address | New Delhi 110 037, India |
| Telephone | (011) 2566 1000 |
| Website | www.newdelhiairport.in |
| Number of terminals | 3 |
| Time zone | GMT +5.5 |
| Location | The airport is located 23km (14 miles) south of New Delhi. |
| Airport code | DEL |
| Country dialling code | 91 |
| 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 centre. |
| Car rental | Car hire is available outside the customs halls in Terminals 1 and 2; 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 and taxis | 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; travellers 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 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 at both 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, cafés 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 speciality shops. Terminal 3 has 20,000sq metres 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. |
| Disabled facilities | Toilets and ambulift facilities for disabled travellers are available; passengers should request any special assistance when booking their tickets. There is a special parking area for disabled travellers. The new Terminal 3 is barrier-free to suit passengers with special needs or reduced mobility. |
| Airport hotels | Terminal 3 offers a 100-room transit hotel on the third floor of the international departure area. The Centaur Hotel is also located on site, 1km (0.5 mile) from Terminal 2.
Centaur Hotel
The 3756-room Centaur Hotel is located on the Indira Gandhi International Airport site, 1km (0.5 mile) from Terminal 2. Facilities include a health club and shopping arcade.
Delhi Cantonment, Palam
International Airport Sadar Bazaar
Delhi, India
Tel: (011) 2565 2223
Web: www.centaurhotels.com
Uppal's Orchid
The 5-star Uppal's Orchid hotel offers complimentay airport transfers to and from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The hotels offers extensive business and dining options, as well as a rooftop pool.
Indira Gandhi International Airport New Delhi
Delhi 110037, India
Tel: (011) 2506 1515
Web: www.orchidhotel.com |
| Full airport name | (New Delhi) Indira Gandhi International Airport |
| City | Delhi |
| Country | India |