Full Airport Name : (New Delhi) Indira Gandhi International Airport
Airport Code : DEL
Country Code : 91
Telephone Number : (011) 2566 1000 (Terminal 1) or (011) 2560 2000 (Terminal 2)
No. of Terminals : 2
Time Zone : GMT + 5.5
Location
The airport is located 23km (14 miles) south of New Delhi.
Airport News
A massive expansion project has started at the airport. A new terminal and runway are under construction and scheduled for completion in 2010. This is expected to increase capacity to 37 million passengers a year. More terminals and runways are planned thereafter, however, and the airport authorities are expecting a capacity of 100 million passengers a year by 2026.
Transfer Between Terminals
The International Terminal (Terminal 2) is about 5km (3 miles) away from the Domestic Terminal (Terminal 1) at Palam. There is a free transfer shuttle between the terminals. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Air India also operate a free shuttle running 24 hours; information counters are situated in the Arrivals areas of both terminals.
Public Transport
By Road : Bus
Buses run from the Arrivals area of Terminal 2 to central Delhi via Terminal 1 24 hours a day (journey time - 50 minutes). A railway reservations desk is located in the Arrivals area of Terminal 2 for passengers wanting to connect with the railway.
Taxis:
Delhi Traffic Police pre-paid taxi booths, located in the Arrivals areas of both terminals, issue vouchers for travel to the city; travellers should retain the receipt until reaching the desired destination and then hand it to the driver. Metered taxis and auto rickshaws are also available.
Coach:
An air-conditioned coach service is available; bookings and information are available in the Arrivals hall of Terminal 2.
Information and Help Desks
There are information counters in both terminals. An Airport Manager Office is located at both terminals for 24 hour information and assistance.
New Delhi Airport Facilities
Money and communications:
Banks, bureau de change facilities, a post office and credit-card operated Internet kiosks are provided at both terminals. 
Shopping:
There are duty-free shops in both the Arrivals and Departures lounges. The Terminal 2 transit lounge has duty-free and speciality shops.
Eating and drinking:
There are snack bars and restaurants in Arrivals and Departures areas.
Luggage:
There is a left-luggage facility at the premium car park area near Terminal 2 and the standard car park opposite Terminal 1. A baggage wrapping service is available in Terminal 2. Lost property is at the Airport Manager Offices in both terminals.
Other facilities:
There is a pharmacy in the International Terminal and medical units in both terminals, manned by doctor 24-hours a day. Resting rooms and baby care rooms are available at both terminals.
Types of Cars/Van & Coaches Used in Delhi Airport Transfers
We have a very large fleet consisting of the following vehicle types.
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