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Air India to Shift Domestic Operations to Terminal 2 at IGI Airport

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Air India, India's flag carrier and a part of the Tata Group, has announced a shift in its domestic operations from Terminal 3 (T3) to Terminal 2 (T2) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. The change is set to take effect on October 26, 2025, and is aimed at improving terminal management and supporting ongoing expansion work at T3. Passengers have been advised to check their flight details carefully to avoid any inconvenience. The shift will impact 60 out of 180 daily domestic flights, which will now operate from T2.

Key Takeaways:

  • Air India will shift 60 out of 180 daily domestic flights from Terminal 3 (T3) to Terminal 2 (T2) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport starting October 26, 2025.
  • The airline will operate three daily flights between Delhi and Jaipur, two daily flights between Delhi and Jaisalmer, and raise Delhi--Udaipur services from two to three per day.
  • Mumbai will see increased frequencies to Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jodhpur ahead of the tourist season with additional flights connecting major cities in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
  • The airline will operate over 100 A320 Family aircraft with world-class cabin interiors, delivering a significantly enhanced travel experience on more than 80 domestic and short-haul international routes.
  • Air India's retrofit programme for its legacy Airbus A320neo aircraft, launched in September 2024, is nearing completion this month.
  • Of the 27 legacy A320neo aircraft, 26 have been retrofitted with brand-new cabin interiors featuring three classes: Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class.
  • The airline has recently announced the addition of 174 weekly flights across key domestic and short-haul international routes to meet rising passenger demand.
  • Among international routes, Delhi--Kuala Lumpur services will increase from seven to ten flights a week from November 15, while Delhi--Denpasar (Bali) will also expand from seven to ten weekly flights beginning December 1.

Statistics:

  • 60 out of 180 daily domestic flights will shift to Terminal 2 (T2) from Terminal 3 (T3).
  • Air India will operate 174 additional weekly flights across domestic and short-haul international routes.
  • Air India will operate over 100 A320 Family aircraft with world-class cabin interiors.
  • The airline has retrofitted 26 out of 27 legacy A320neo aircraft with brand-new cabin interiors.
  • Delhi--Kuala Lumpur services will increase from seven to ten flights a week from November 15.
  • Delhi--Denpasar (Bali) services will expand from seven to ten weekly flights beginning December 1.

Sources:

  • Air India's official X post announcing the shift in domestic operations.
  • Air India's official website detailing the flights operating out of Terminal 2 (T2).
  • Air India's press release announcing the addition of 174 weekly flights and fleet modernization efforts.

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