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Delhi Airport Rises to 9th Busiest Globally in 2024

Indira Gandhi International Airport achieves a record 77 million passengers, driven by infrastructure upgrades and global connectivity expansion.

Delhi Airport is 9th Busiest in World
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In 2023, the airport was the 10th busiest, in 2021 it was the 13th busiest and in 2019 the 17th busiest. (HT Photo)

Overview

  • Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport climbed to 9th place in Airports Council International's 2024 global rankings, up from 10th in 2023.
  • The airport handled approximately 77 million passengers in 2024, reflecting a 7.8% increase from 2023 and a 13.6% rise compared to 2019.
  • Major infrastructure investments, including expanded terminal capacity and advanced technologies like facial recognition, have fueled this growth.
  • Delhi Airport was recognized with the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Best Airport in Asia-Pacific for the seventh consecutive year.
  • Global air travel surged in 2024, with the top 10 busiest airports collectively handling 855 million passengers, accounting for 9% of total traffic.