Delhi airport code is DEL, and its ICAO code is VIDP. Indira Gandhi International Airport is India’s busiest aviation gateway and serves Delhi, Gurugram and the wider National Capital Region.
Delhi Airport Overview
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Airport identity
- Official name: Indira Gandhi International Airport
- IATA code: DEL
- ICAO code: VIDP
- Location: Palam, Delhi
- Operator: Delhi International Airport Limited
- Traffic: domestic, international, cargo and approved general/business aviation
Passenger terminals
Terminal 1 handles domestic services, Terminal 2 is used for selected domestic operations, and Terminal 3 handles international flights together with selected domestic services. The older “Terminal 1D” name is no longer the clearest way to describe the current terminal.
Airline assignments can change during terminal works or operational adjustments. Passengers should confirm the current terminal with their airline, while business aviation crews should follow their handler’s reporting and access instructions.
Ground transport
The Airport Express metro connects the airport area with central Delhi. Road-transfer time varies significantly across Delhi, Gurugram and Noida, so crew and passenger transport should be planned using the actual destination and traffic conditions.
Business Aviation Planning at DEL
DEL is a high-demand coordinated airport. Parking, slots, permits, operating acceptance, handling and aviation fuel should be requested early for the exact aircraft and schedule. Provide complete aircraft and operator documents, routing, crew and passenger details, purpose of flight and required services.
Operational considerations
- Confirm slots, parking and airport acceptance before departure.
- Review current NOTAMs, weather and aeronautical information.
- Allow for winter fog and low-visibility procedures.
- Verify customs, immigration and quarantine arrangements for international flights.
- Reconfirm aviation fuel, handling equipment, catering, transport and security access.
Ground handling and aviation fuel
ATTS can coordinate permits, slots, ground handling, aviation fuel, supervision, transport and crew or passenger support at Delhi, subject to airport, authority and supplier confirmation.
Related ATTS services: airport ground handling in India and aviation fuelling services in India.
More India airport guides: Chandigarh (IXC), Jaipur (JAI), Lucknow (LKO) and the Delhi airports guide.
Official airport information: For current terminal, passenger, flight and airport notices, check the Delhi International Airport official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the airport code for Delhi?
Indira Gandhi International Airport uses IATA code DEL and ICAO code VIDP.
Which Delhi terminal handles international flights?
Terminal 3 handles international flights and selected domestic services. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are used for domestic operations, subject to current airline assignments.
How should operators plan for winter fog at DEL?
Review current forecasts, NOTAMs, low-visibility procedures, crew qualifications and diversion requirements before departure. Allow additional operational and ground-transfer contingency.
Can ATTS coordinate support at DEL?
ATTS can coordinate permits, slots, handling, aviation fuel, supervision and crew or passenger support, subject to confirmation for the requested movement.
