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Questions about Indira Gandhi International Airport (IATA: DEL), serving Delhi and the entire National Capital Region in northern India.

Delhi-Indira Gandhi International Airport (IATA code DEL), sometimes locally referred to as IGI Airport, is the busiest commercial airport in and the air gateway to and its environs. It is situated in the Palam district, approximately 16km (10 mi) to the southwest of central Delhi.

DEL utilizes two passenger terminals. Low-cost carriers IndiGo, and GoAir operate out of Terminal 1D. All other airlines, including and , operate out of Terminal 3. The airport is a hub o these airline as well as AirAsia India and Vistara.

By public transport, the airport can be reached via the Delhi Metro; the Delhi Airport Metro Express line (the "Orange Line") station is at Terminal 3; the ride to New Delhi is approximately 20 minutes. Buses, both operated by the DTC and by private companies, operate from a staging area opposite the Centaur Hotel, reachable by a free 24-hour shuttle bus from Terminal 3. Metered taxis are also available.

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Money exchange at Delhi airport, financial crisis in India?

I am planning to go to India in February 2017. How much money can I exchange at the airport as per current regulations? Will I have any trouble in getting hold of Indian currency at the airport? What alternatives do I have for exchanging money while…
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How to transit through Delhi without a visa?

I have read a lot on this subject on the Lonely Planet forum and it looks like the staff on ground can transfer your bags through the Delhi airport if you have a connecting flight without you having to go out to check them in again and therefore…
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What is the fastest and most reliable way to reach Delhi from Sambalpur (in Odisha)?

I will be visiting India at the end of January in part to attend a friend's wedding in Sambalpur which is in the state of Odisha. The wedding is on a Saturday, and I leave from the Delhi airport in the wee hours of the morning on Monday (i.e. very…
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Transit visa in India for a French Citizen?

As a French person, I booked a ticket from CountryA to Delhi, and another ticket (other company/agent) from Delhi to CountryB. CountryA → Delhi → CountryB → Delhi → CountryA Do I need a visa to change companies at Delhi? I will need to pick up my…
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Is it possible to use the free Wi-Fi at the Delhi Airport when one cannot receive a text message?

Is it possible to use the free Wi-Fi at the Delhi Airport when one cannot receive a text message? The Wi-Fi network I found seemed to ask for OTP, which is sent by text message.
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Where can I spend a peaceful and relaxing night at DEL airport?

I'm flying with Swiss to New Delhi (IGI Airport) and after a 7 hour layover, I have another domestic flight with Air India. Since the layover is during night time, I would like to relax at the airport, and if possible also get some sleep and a…
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Are there baby changing rooms at Delhi airport?

We are planning to travel with our new born daughter from Finland(Helsinki) to India(Coimbatore) via Delhi. She will be 2 months old during the travel date. There is 7 hours of transit at Delhi Airport. We arrive in International terminal at T3 and…
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Can I claim my bags at DEL on a HEL-DEL-BOM flight?

I am Indian citizen and travelling from Helsinki to Mumbai. My travel details are Helsinki to Delhi 3 hours layover Delhi to mumbai. I want to know if it is possible to get my luggage in Delhi itself. Then I would check it in again before taking…
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Is three hours enough for an international-domestic transfer at Delhi?

My International flight will be reaching New Delhi IGI at 2:45 AM and I am planning to book a domestic flight at 5:45 AM. Is three hours sufficient for me to move from International to Domestic? I believe there must be a shuttle service inside the…
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Is 3 hours really enough for T3-T3 transfer at Delhi? Do you stay airside, currently?

I was looking at a domestic flight (Air India) arriving late night at DEL from BOM - arriving Terminal 3 since it's Air India. Then, the international leg departs 3 hours later, also Air India, also T3. Has anyone done this recently? So, in fact do…
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Overnight connection at Delhi airport on separate tickets. Can we enter the secure area early if our bags are checked through?

My wife and 5-month-old baby are travelling to Delhi airport (DEL) on a domestic flight, with a connection to an international flight. The inbound domestic flight arrives at Terminal 3 at 11:50 PM, while the onward international flight leaves at…
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Layover via Delhi airport, will I need an Indian visa to transfer flight?

Just a quick question regarding my upcoming flight from London Heathrow to Kathmandu, Nepal. I am flying via Delhi with a 3 hour layover and Jet Airways is the operator for the entire flight. Normally, with transfer flights you DO NOT have to pay…
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Is 35 minutes' layover time at Delhi enough for a domestic flight?

I am going to Guwahati from Bangalore, and I have layover time of 35 minutes at DEL. Will that be enough time?
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Is 3 hours enough connecting time in New Delhi Indira Gandhi (T1 to T3)?

Recently my GoAir flight from Nagpur to New Delhi was cancelled. I have an international flight (Emirates) from New Delhi International Airport. The other options GoAir people are giving me is of another flight which is not a direct flight but via…
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How to handle checked baggage when transiting international to domestic at DEL?

There are a couple of questions on this forum that address international transfers at Delhi airport, and whether checked luggage has to be reclaimed in the process or not. This answer links to multiple reports of transfer desk staff taking care of…
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