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Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 Reopens as Terminal 2 Closes for Upgrades

The revamped Terminal 1 resumes operations after nine months, while airlines shift domestic flights from Terminal 2, now closed for maintenance.

A view of Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 which resume full operations from tomorrow, in New Delhi on Monday.
A view of Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, which resumes full operations from April 15.
The new T1 building is a significant expansion, with the terminal’s area increasing from 55,740 square metres to 206,950 square metres. (HT Photo)
IndiGo said in a statement on Sunday that April 15, 2025, all Delhi T2 flights will shift to the Terminal 1 of IGI Airport due to maintenance.

Overview

  • Terminal 1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is now fully operational after a nine-month closure due to a roof collapse in June 2024.
  • IndiGo and Akasa Air have shifted all domestic flight operations from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1, with IndiGo also utilizing Terminal 3.
  • Terminal 2 has been temporarily closed starting April 15, 2025, for maintenance and runway upgrades expected to last four to six months.
  • The upgraded Terminal 1 features expanded capacity for 40 million passengers annually, advanced technology, and eco-friendly initiatives.
  • Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has assured smooth passenger management during Terminal 2's closure, leveraging the combined capacity of Terminals 1 and 3.