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New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport Guide (DEL)
Airport info
Code:
DEL
No. of terminals:
3
Dialling code:
+91
Address:
New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, New Delhi, 110 037, India
Location:
New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is located 16km (10 miles) southwest of central Delhi.
Telephone:
+91 124 337 6000
Map:
Named after former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Delhi’s main airport is one of the major international air transport hubs for northern India and the entire country. A useful resource for travellers, our New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport guide includes information regarding terminal facilities, public transport access and nearby accommodation options.
Expansion of the 3 current terminals is planned to combat the expected increase to 100 million passengers a year by 2026. Work on the new terminals has not yet begun.
There are information counters (tel: +91 124 337 6000) in all terminals. For major enquiries and 24-hour information and assistance, contact the Airport Manager's Offices in the terminals. English is widely spoken by staff at the airport.
A free shuttle bus links the two domestic terminals and the international terminal every 20 minutes.
New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is located just off National Highway 8, which leads from Delhi to Mumbai.
From Connaught Place in central Delhi, head west via Baba Kharak Singh Marg (which becomes Mother Teresa Crescent) and turn right onto Sardar Patel Marg. Follow this road onto the Delhi – Ajmer Expressway and then on to Airport Road, which leads to the airport entrance. The total drive time from central Delhi to the airport is approximately 30 minutes.
Public Transport
Metro: The Orange line of the Delhi Metro (tel: +91 11 155 370; www.delhimetrorail.com) connects New Delhi Station directly with Terminal 3 of the airport (journey time: 25 minutes). The metro also connects to the domestic Terminal 1 via a regular shuttle bus from Delhi Aero City station. Automated ticket machines are provided to reduce queues. Tourist cards with unlimited metro travel are also available.
Bus: An air-conditioned bus service leaves from the airport’s terminal 3 every 30 minutes, running to Kashmere Gate ISBT via the Red Fort, LNJP Hospital, New Delhi Station and Connaught Place.
Taxi: Taxi services are located immediately outside the arrivals areas, drivers accept payment by cash or card - avoid the many touts operating at the airport. Among the airport recommended operators are Meru Cabs (tel: +91 11 4422 4422; www.merucabs.com), Mega Cabs (tel: +91 11 4141 4141; www.megacabs.com). Auto rickshaws are also available. Fares to central Delhi tend to fluctuate depending on the driver and the demand.
Terminal facilities
Banks and ATMs are available in both domestic and international areas, while bureau de change facilities can be found in Terminal 3.
Paid-for Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. Public telephones and postal facilities are widely available in the terminals.
There are numerous places to eat in the arrivals and departures areas of the domestic and international terminals. The Terminal 3 departures area has a number of restaurants, bars, cafés and fast-food outlets, while the domestic Terminal 1 also offers a buffet-style restaurant, coffee shops and several fast-food eateries.
Duty-free shopping is available in Terminal 3, which has a vast amount of retail space that boasts designer brands such as Lacoste and Tommy Hilfiger. Terminal 1 also has a good range of shops ranging from confectioners to souvenir retailers. Some outlets, notably those selling tobacco and alcohol, take payment in US dollars rather than Indian Rupees.
There is a left-luggage facility in the Airport Connect in the airport connect building in Terminal 3. Baggage wrapping services are also available in Terminal 3. A Lost Property Office (tel: +91 11 4248 9616) is on-hand to assist with luggage misplaced (or uncovered) within the terminals.
Airport facilities
The AMEX Express Platinum Lounge is available to cardholders in Terminal 1. Plaza Premium Lounge runs executive lounges in Terminal 3; these offer a range of services from work space to massages and refreshments.
Conference and banqueting facilities are available at the Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi hotel (tel: +91 11 2677 9191; www.radissonblu.com), which is a short distance from the airport.
Adapted toilets, ramps and ambulift facilities for disabled travellers are available. Additionally, Terminal 3 was constructed to be barrier-free for passengers with reduced mobility. Any passengers who may require additional assistance are advised to contact their airline in advance of travel. There is a dedicated parking area for disabled travellers.
Short- and long-term car parking is available at each terminal. The large multistorey car park at Terminal 3 has space for more than 4,000 cars and also offers space for motorcycles. The car park at Terminal 1 is just 100m (328ft) from the terminal complex.
There is no dedicated facility for hiring self-drive cars at the airport, as these are not widely available in India (due, in part, to the risk to foreigners unfamiliar with the Indian road conditions and hazards). Instead, Carzonrent offers chauffeur driven cars, as well as limited self-drive options, with desks in the arrivals areas of the terminals.
Just 5km (3 miles) from the airport, the Radisson Blu offers a free shuttle service and complimentary internet access to guests. The well-appointed hotel has a range of leisure facilities, as well as a business centre and extensive meeting/conference facilities, enabling it to cater to both business and leisure guests.
National Highway 8, Mahipalpur,
110 037,
New Delhi,
India
Convenient for both the airport and the commercial and shopping areas of nearby Gurgaon, the Holiday Inn provides a complimentary transfer service to the nearby New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. Meeting space, along with a range of dining options, are available on site.
Asset Area 12, Aerocity Hospitality District,
110 037,
New Delhi,
India
This conventional Ibis offering provides modern, but fairly basic, accommodation as well as a food and bar service, and meeting facilities.
Asset No. 9, Aerocity Hospitality District,
110 037,
New Delhi,
India
For those on a budget, the Indira Hotel is an excellent option offering an airport pick-up service, gardens, and a range of room types including family suites. Meeting facilities are also available.
B-32 Masoodpur, Vasant Kunj,
110 070,
New Delhi,
India
This comfortable transit hotel on the fifth level of New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport’s Terminal 3 offers on-site dining, spa facilities and a fitness centre for those awaiting connecting flights. The hotel is divided into domestic and international sections.
Terminal 3, New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport,
110 037,
New Delhi,
India
Although very much a budget hotel, La Sapphire benefits from an aesthetically pleasing décor and a smashing selection of on-site amenities, including an on-site restaurant and a business centre. The hotel is located close to the airport and provides a shuttle service to guests.
A-23 NH8, Mahipalpur Extension,
110 037,
New Delhi,
India
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