DEL Indira Gandhi (Delhi) airport guide
DEL
Indira Gandhi (Delhi)
Delhi, India
Air India hub. 3 terminals. T3 is international.
Getting from DEL to Delhi
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Express Metro | ₹70 | 20 min | Direct to New Delhi station. |
| Prepaid taxi | ₹400-600 | 30-60 min | Use prepaid counter only. |
| Uber/Ola | ₹250-500 | 30-60 min | Best value. |
| DTC bus | ₹100 | 60-90 min | Limited service. |
Lounges
- Air India Maharaja
- Plaza Premium (T3)
- ITC Green Lounge
- Priority Pass: 6+ lounges
What to do on a layover
4h layover
Stay airside. T3 has good food.
8h layover
Metro to Connaught Place → quick lunch + shopping. Back 3h ahead — security at airport is intensive.
12h layover
Add Humayun's Tomb (40 min) or India Gate. Pullman + Aerocity hotels connected.
Wifi & connectivity
Free 90 min. Need Indian SIM for many forms.
Sleep + rest options
Plenty of seats T3. Plaza Premium has cabins. Pullman + Andaz connected to Aerocity.
⚠ Important gotcha
T1 = domestic. T2 = some int'l. T3 = main international. Get terminal right!