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DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport

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Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) serves New Delhi, about 13 km southwest of New Delhi. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADEL
ICAOVIDP
ServesNew Delhi
From centre13 km
Non-stop97
Airlines59
TimezoneAsia/Calcutta
Elevation237 m

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The airport in numbers

Indira Gandhi International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Indira Gandhi International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 78M passengers in 2024.

Passengers / year
78M
as of 2024
Elevation
237 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2010–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Indira Gandhi International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport to New Delhi

The airport is about 13 km southwest of New Delhi, about 26 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone. Estimated fare to the centre: ₹255–₹405.

Tipping: Round up; ~10% appreciated.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~18 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~26 min₹255–₹405
Private transfer~26 minfixed upfront
Car rental~26 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From DEL to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Najafgarh13 km27 min₹264–₹419
Delhi16 km33 min₹315–₹500
Faridabad27 km38 min₹502–₹797
Ghaziabad35 km48 min₹638–₹1013
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Indira Gandhi International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₹255–₹405 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Delhi ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 97 destinations, operated by 59 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air India Limited · Jet Airways · Spicejet · IndiGo Airlines · Air Sahara · Go Air · Alitalia · Saudi Arabian Airlines · Lufthansa · Etihad Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Indira Gandhi International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Indira Gandhi International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Delhi shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Indira Gandhi International Airport to the centre of New Delhi?
Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi. The airport is about 13 km southwest of New Delhi, about 26 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Indira Gandhi International Airport to New Delhi?
Roughly ₹255–₹405 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Indira Gandhi International Airport?
Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone.
What's the cheapest way from Indira Gandhi International Airport to New Delhi?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi.
Can I get from Indira Gandhi International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Indira Gandhi International Airport?
About 97 destinations, including Baghdogra, Guwahati, Pune, Srinagar. 59 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Indira Gandhi International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Indira Gandhi International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Indira Gandhi International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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