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Indira Gandhi International Airport

Every day nearly a lakh or more use Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi as a means for commuting to and from the capital city. This airport terminal of Delhi hosts several international fights too operating round the clock. Statistics reveals that in the year 2007, Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi ferried nearly 23 million passengers annually and extensive plans are on to increase the capacity build up of 100 million passengers by 2030.

The new airport terminal of Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is under construction. A look at the glorious history of IGI Airport Delhi India reveals that it was earlier known as Palam Airport, and widely served as an Air Force Station for the Indian Air Force. Over the years, this particular airport in India has inevitably become the home of many international and domestic airlines. Some of the airlines which operate their flights under the aegis of Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi are - Indian Airlines, SpiceJet, IndiGo Airlines, Air India, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, GoAir, Deccan and Jet Lite.

Those who want to opt for international flights, its important to note that Terminal 2 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi serves as gateway to emigration counters. The airport also has a special Haj Terminal especially designed for Haj pilgrimages.

Also the well designed Cargo Terminal is responsible for dispatch and receive of goods and luggages.

Facilities at Delhi International Airport:

Some of the amneties available at Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi are - free 24 hrs transfer shuttle between the terminals,car parking. Also buses ply from the Arrival area of Terminal 2 to central Delhi via Terminal 1 round the clock. Also one has access to banks, currency exchange counters, post office, ATM's, duty-free shops, executive lounges.

Luxury Hotels Near Delhi Airport:

If you're on lookout for a comfortable stay at any of the 5 star hotels near Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi, you have your hands full. These hotels offer impeccable hospitality services. However the best luxury hotels located near Delhi Airport are -
  • Hotel Centaur
  • Hotel Radisson
  • Park Royal
  • Taj Palace
  • Ashoka Country Resort

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