Indira Gandhi International Airport – DEL Airport

Serving as the major international aviation hub of India, Indira Gandhi International Airport is situated in Palam, a suburb in South West Delhi. The airport is named after Indira Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India. DEL airport is considered as the busiest airport in the country. In fact, it is the 12th busiest airport in the world handling 70 million passengers annually. Currently, the airport of New Delhi, India is undergoing renovations to increase its capacity to 100 million passengers by 2030.

Best Time to Visit

Indira Gandhi International Airport was awarded as the "World’s Best Airport" in 2017 by Airport Service Quality Awards. It is considered a major hub, especially for several Indian airlines. It has three main terminals, a hajj terminal, and a cargo terminal. Terminal 1 and 2 are used for domestic flight operations and low-cost carriers while Terminal 3 is for international flight operations. Travelers that are visiting the area can go to Faridabad, the largest city in the state of Haryana or head off to Garhmukteshwar, which is around 5 kilometers from Ganges River.

What to Do & Area Attractions

For a quick layover prior to your next flight, you can stay at the Holiday Inn Express New Delhi International Airport T3, an onsite hotel of DEL Airport. Travelers that wish to be refreshed before boarding their next flight will find the hotel a perfect place for quick relaxation as it is just a short walk to the departure gates for boarding. Another New Delhi airport hotel that is situated nearby is Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport.