Delhi Airport Joins Global 100-Million Club — Among Top 6 Airports Worldwide

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has officially entered the elite 100-million-plus passenger club, with a handling capacity of 109 million passengers annually, placing it among the top six airports globally.

Key Milestones
- Terminal 1 became fully operational in May 2023, enabling the airport to reach this milestone.
- IGIA is now one of only two Asian airports in this category — the other being Tokyo Haneda.
- Operated by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL).

India’s Aviation Boom
- 412 million passengers handled across Indian airports in 2024–25:
- 77 million foreign
- 335 million domestic
- India now boasts 162 operational airports, up from 74 in 2014.
- 88 new airports built in the last decade — nearly one every 40 days.

Government Initiatives Fueling Growth
- PM GatiShakti, National Logistics Policy, Bharatmala, Sagarmala, and UDAN have transformed aviation infrastructure.
- RCS-UDAN has enabled budget connectivity to 92 underserved airports, with over 1.51 crore passengers flown on 637 routes.