Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Indira Gandhi International Airport operates three terminals: Terminal 1 (domestic, newly inaugurated March 2024), Terminal 2 (domestic, adjacent to T3), and Terminal 3 - the massive 5.4 million square foot international/domestic hub with five levels. Terminal 2 connects to T3 within a 5-minute walk, while T1 sits 6-8 km away requiring free shuttle buses operating every 20 minutes (shuttle kiosk at pillar 10 outside T3). T3's five-level structure includes ground floor arrivals with baggage claim and Delhi Metro connections, first level departures with separate domestic and international sections, plus mezzanine and upper floors housing lounges and the Transit Hotel. Terminal 3 houses four piers currently expanding to five by 2027, with domestic gates C27-36, D37-62 and international gates A1-26. Air India's primary hub operates from T3 alongside IndiGo and Vistara, utilizing 168 check-in counters, 78 aerobridges at 48 contact stands, and 95 immigration counters. Security features 15 X-ray screening areas with Fast Track lanes clearly marked across all terminals, while immigration offers dedicated counters and expedited processing for eligible travelers. Premium amenities include Air India Maharaja Lounges (domestic and international sections), Plaza Premium Lounges in all terminals, plus Amex Platinum facilities. T3 offers extensive duty-free shopping featuring Chanel, Dior, Samsung alongside Indian brands like Tanishq Jewelers and Forest Essentials Ayurveda. Dining ranges from Delhi Heights restaurant and international chains (McDonald's, KFC, Subway) to Indian street food courts. Free Wi-Fi operates 45-minute sessions via OTP authentication, with charging stations and Delhi Metro connectivity through Orange and Magenta lines serving all three terminals every 15 minutes.