DEL Indira Gandhi Airport Information
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Where is Indira Gandhi Airport? DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport (Hindi: इन्दिरा गाँधी अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा) (IATA: DEL, ICAO: VIDP) is the primary international airport of the National Capital Region of Delhi, India, situated in West Delhi, 16 kilometres (10 miles) southwest of New Delhi city centre. Named after Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi International Airport is often referred to as IGI, IGI Airport, or IGIA, by locals. Abroad it is often referred to as New Delhi Airport.
With the commencement of operations at the new Terminal 3 in 2010, New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport has become India's and South Asia's largest and busiest aviation hub, with a current capacity of handling more than 46 million passengers. Along with Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), Delhi Airport handles more than half of the air traffic in South Asia. In 2010-11, DEL Delhi Airport handled 29.94 million passengers annually and the planned expansion program will increase its capacity to handle 100 million passengers annually by 2030. When complete, more than 90% of passengers at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport will use the new Terminal 3 facility.
~ * ~IMPORTANT: On July 6, 2012 the Delhi Airport Metro Express (DAME) was shut down for repairs. Testing is now complete, and approval has been granted to re-open, but at half-speed. The re-opening date has not been announced. IHateTaxis recommends all travelers plan to make alternate arrangements until normal operations have resumed.~ * ~
In 2011, Indira Gandhi Airport was ranked the second best airport in the world in the 25-40 million passengers category by Airport Council International.
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Internet at Indira Gandhi Airport & WiFi Access
Yes, there is free WiFi at New Delhi Airport. Mostly. Free access is limited to 20 minutes In Terminal 3. IHateTaxis has not been able to confirm availability elsewhere in the airport.
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Services available at IGI Delhi Airport include:
- Plaza Premium Departure Lounges (showers, fee) - Domestic and International Departures - RESERVE NOW
- Plaza Premium Arrival Lounges (showers, fee) - Domestic and International Arrivals - RESERVE NOW
- Nap & Massage and Shower & Massage Lounges (pay-per-use)
- SAMS SNOOZE AT MY SPACE personal sleeping pods (pay-per-use)
- Ishana: yoga, healing pool, astrologist, ancient Indian games, books and music - and more
- Luggage storage (maximum 30 days)
- Kid Zone play area
- Smoking area
- Prayer room
- RO (Reverse osmosis) purified drinking water
- Pharmacy and medical facilities
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