Meanwhile, hubbing is the big game in global airport growth and New Delhi’s IGIA is upping its quotient at doing just this. IGIA has featured among top 10 hub airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region, according to the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking released by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID).
The ranking, topped by Dubai International Airport, recognizes Delhi Airport’s growing stature as a global transit hub, with seamless connectivity to 153 destinations worldwide, including 81 domestic and 72 international routes. This is also in line with the Government of India’s endeavour to develop Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport as a global transit hub.
Speaking on the occasion, CEO-DIAL, Mr Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said, “Being the only Indian airport to achieve this distinction is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and passenger-centric service. This achievement would not have been possible without the relentless dedication and hard work of our entire team at DIAL, whose passion and professionalism continue to drive us forward every day. I also extend my heartfelt gratitude to our airline partners, government authorities, and all stakeholders who have collaborated with us in our journey to transform Delhi Airport into a world-class aviation hub.”
Delhi Airport’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, passenger-centric facilities, and efficient transfer processes have played a pivotal role in its success, making it a benchmark for excellence in the aviation industry.
Under its ambitious Phase 3A expansion project, DIAL has successfully doubled the International-to- International transfer area, enhancing capacity and passenger convenience. New biometric registration kiosks for e-visa holders are among several recent upgrades designed to streamline the travel experience.
Delhi Airport has emerged as a Gateway to the World
- Expanding International Reach: Delhi Airport has significantly broadened its global footprint by adding over 20 exclusive international destinations in recent years. New routes include Phnom Penh, Bali Denpasar, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver, Washington Dulles, Chicago O’Hare, Tokyo Haneda, and more.
- Transfer Passenger Growth: Over the past decade, transfer passenger volume has doubled, underscoring Delhi Airport’s emergence as a premier transit hub in South Asia.
- Top Choice for Long-Haul Travel: Delhi connects to 88% of India’s long-haul destinations and operates 56% of all India-origin long-haul weekly flights. Nearly half (42%) of all long-haul passengers from India choose Delhi as their travel gateway.
- Leader in Domestic-International Connectivity: Each year, Delhi Airport facilitates seamless connections for 4 million domestic passengers traveling onward to international destinations.
With Indian carriers increasingly deploying wide-body aircraft, Delhi Airport is on track to become a Global gateway hub, strengthening its role as the preferred gateway for international and long-haul travelers.
