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Delhi Airport sets sights on 24 million flyers and deeper Asia-Pacific links

#Infrastructure News#India#Delhi
Last Updated : 15th Apr, 2025
Synopsis

Delhi airport is targeting over 24 million annual passengers in the next one to two years, with a strong focus on expanding its international connectivity-particularly to Asia-Pacific destinations such as Australia and New Zealand. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), currently handling around 22 million passengers yearly, including 5.5 million transit travellers, is operated by Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL). To strengthen these connections, DIAL has signed a memorandum of understanding with Auckland Airport. The airport, already linked to 70 international destinations, is positioning itself as a global hub amid ongoing terminal and runway upgrades.

Delhi airport is eyeing a significant jump in annual passenger traffic, expecting to surpass 24 million in the next one to two years. In preparation, efforts are underway to improve connectivity with key Asia-Pacific destinations, particularly Australia and New Zealand, according to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar.


Currently, the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) manages approximately 22 million passengers each year. Of these, around 5.5 million are connecting passengers, highlighting the airport's growing role as a transit point for international flyers.

To strengthen regional ties, DIAL has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Auckland Airport. This move is part of a broader initiative to widen IGIA's international footprint. Presently, the airport is linked to 70 global destinations and is positioning itself as a key gateway between India and the world.

Jaipuriar conveyed that the airport is already well on its way to becoming a prominent global hub. The expansion plans are complemented by crucial infrastructure upgrades, including ongoing runway improvements.

At present, IGIA operates three terminals T1, T2, and T3. However, T2 is scheduled to close starting next week for necessary maintenance activities, as part of the airport's long-term development and enhancement strategy.

By targeting strategic regions like the Asia-Pacific and bolstering its partnerships, such as the one with Auckland Airport, DIAL is taking concrete steps toward positioning IGIA as a major international gateway. These developments also signal India's broader ambition to boost infrastructure and capacity to accommodate rising air traffic in a rapidly expanding aviation market.

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