Delhi Airport's Revamped Terminal 2 Set for Major Expansion

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The Delhi airport, India's busiest, has announced the reopening of its revamped Terminal 2 (T2) after a 40-year-old terminal was shut for renovation in April. The upgraded terminal is set to handle 1,300 flight movements daily, accommodate over 100 million passengers annually, and play a pivotal role in strengthening Delhi's position as India's foremost aviation hub. With the reopening, Air India and IndiGo will operate around 120 domestic flights daily from the upgraded terminal. The airport has highlighted its growing focus on sustainability, including the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Key Takeaways:

  • The Delhi airport's revamped Terminal 2 has been inaugurated, marking a major expansion in capacity at India's busiest airport.
  • The terminal, which was shut for renovation in April, has now reopened in time for the 2025 winter schedule.
  • With the reopening, Air India and IndiGo will operate around 120 domestic flights daily from the upgraded terminal.
  • The Delhi airport can handle up to 130 million passengers annually with efficient use of space.
  • The refurbished terminal features a self-baggage drop (SBD) facility, enabling passengers to check in their luggage independently.
  • It also has six new passenger boarding bridges (PBBs) and has undergone comprehensive mechanical and electrical upgrades to support future traffic growth.
  • The IGIA handles over 1,300 flight movements daily and can accommodate more than 100 million passengers annually.
  • The airport has highlighted its growing focus on sustainability, including the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Statistics:

  • 120 domestic flights daily to be operated by Air India and IndiGo from the upgraded Terminal 2.
  • 130 million passengers annually that the Delhi airport can handle with efficient use of space.
  • 1,300 flight movements daily that the IGIA handles.
  • 100 million passengers annually that the IGIA can accommodate.
  • 6 new passenger boarding bridges (PBBs) at the refurbished Terminal 2.
  • 40 years of operation of the old Terminal 2 before it was shut for renovation.

Sources:

  • "India's busiest airport, Delhi, seeks to become a major hub for civil aviation" by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hindustan Times.