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Back to Airport guidesDelhi International Airport
The Indira Gandhi International AirportOpens external site in a new window (DEL) is named after the former Prime Minister of India, and is located 16km from the New Delhi city centre.
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Qantas flights QF1-QF199 operate from Terminal 3. This is a silent terminal, no announcements are made in this terminal.
Ticketing
There are no ticketing facilities available at the airport.
Check-in
Check flight information boards on the departure level. Check-in is currently open 4 hours before departure from Monday to Sunday.
Online check-in is available for Qantas international flights (QF1-199) and other eligible connecting flights operated by oneworld, partner and codeshare airlines. Online check-in is open from 24 hours to 2 hours before departure for international flights. For Qantas codeshare flights, customers may need to check-in with the operating carrier rather than with Qantas. Ask airport staff for more details.
At the boarding gate
Customers will need to pass through a secondary screening point at the boarding gate and are reminded that an Australian Government liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGS) restrictions apply. Checks are conducted at the gate lounge with all liquids and gels over 100 mls not allowed to be brought onboard including bottled water purchased in the terminal. Duty Free can be purchased and collected directly from the Duty Free store and carried on board by the customer.
Flight status
View our real time flight status page for up-to-the-minute departure information.
Baggage
Baggage carousels are located in the arrivals hall. Information monitors display flight carousel numbers.
Transfer between flights
Transfers between flights are suspended until further notice. All customers will need to clear through Immigration, collect their baggage and go to the departures level to check in.
Transfer between terminals
If you need to travel to the other terminal for your connecting flight, a free shuttle bus operates between Terminal 1 (domestic terminal) and Terminal 3 (domestic and international terminal) every 20 minutes. Follow the signs after baggage checks, and present identification documents to officials for a coupon prior to boarding. The Airport Metro also connects the terminals via train, with departures every 10-15 minutes.
Flight status
View our real time flight status page for up-to-the-minute arrival information.
Find out more about lounge features, operating hours, eligible tiers and access to the Delhi associated lounge.
| Transport | Details |
|---|---|
| Car | The airport is approximately 16km from the city centre. The drive can take anywhere between 18 minute and an hour, depending on traffic. |
| Taxis | Several taxi operators offer transportation just outside the airport terminal. More information is located in the arrivals hall and outside the terminal building. |
| Train | The high speed Delhi Metro Rail links Delhi Airport to the city centre in approximately 25 minutes on the Airport Express line. |
Important information
Times and prices are a guide only.