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India - Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
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| Full name: | Indira Gandhi International Airport |
| Location: | The airport is located 12 miles (20km) south of Delhi. |
| Time: | GMT +5.5. |
| Contacts: | Terminal 1 (Domestic): +91 11 2567 5126 or 2569 6351. Terminal 2
(International): +91 11 2565 2021 or 2565 2011. 24-hour operator:
+91 11 2569 6107. |
| Transfer between terminals: | The International Terminal is three miles (5km) from the
Domestic Terminal; a free bus connects the two, leaving every 30
minutes. |
| Transfer to the City: | Taxis are the easiest way to get to central Delhi. Metered taxis
are available but it is best to use pre-paid taxis (via the taxi
counter in Arrivals). Punjab Tourism coach services are available
at the arrival hall at Terminal II, travelling from the airport to
Amritsar via Karnal, Ambala, Rajpura, Ludhiana and Jullandhar - the
fare is Rs. 550 per person. There are also paid coach services
available 24hrs from the area outside the Terminal II Arrival
Visitors Hall to various city bus terminals. Coaches leave every
hour and cost Rs.50 per person. Car hire (with driver) can be
arranged in the Arrivals Hall. Travel time to the city is around 30
minutes by car/taxi and 45 minutes by bus. |
| Car rental: | Car hire (with driver) can be arranged in the Arrivals Hall.
Avis operates from the airport, and Hertz also offers car rental
from New Delhi. However, self-drive cars are not advised due to the
erratic nature of Indian driving. |
| Airport Taxis: | Metered taxis are available at the airport but it is best to use
pre-paid taxis. The Airports Authority of India offer pre-paid taxi
service for arriving passengers. Approved fares for various
locations are displayed at the taxi counters located outside
customs hall and the Arrival Visitors Lounge (West Wing). Pick-up
points are just outside the terminals. The fare is fixed at Rs.13
for the first kilometre and Rs.7 for subsequent kilometres, with
25% extra from 11pm to 5am. Travel time to the city is about 30
minutes. |
| Facilities: | ATMs are available at Terminal 1A (Domestic) and in the Arrival
Visitors Area of the International Terminal. Banks and bureaux de
change are also available. Passengers should be prepared for a
certain amount of chaos at the airport; customs are slow, the
queues for the x-ray machines are long and the staff at the endless
security checks are rude. There are no shops or restaurants of
note. The only modicum of comfort is the Raj Lounge, where friendly
staff are on hand to serve welcome drinks. Travellers with special
needs should contact their airline in advance. |
| Departure tax: | Rs.300. |
| Website: | www.delhiairport.com |
