Air India terminal changes at Delhi Airport: What you need to know and how you can prepare

Here’s a helpful summary of the terminal changes Air India is implementing at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport starting 26 October 2025:

What’s Changing
- 60 domestic flights will shift from Terminal 3 (T3) to Terminal 2 (T2) due to expansion work at T3.
- These flights are renumbered to start with ‘AI-1XXX’ (e.g., AI1737).
- 120 other domestic flights and all international flights will continue to operate from T3.

How to Identify Your Terminal
- If your flight number has four digits starting with ‘1’, it departs from or arrives at T2.
- All other Air India flights will operate from T3.
- Always double-check your terminal via:
- Air India website or mobile app
- Your ticket (terminal info is printed)

Terminal Transfer Options
- Free shuttle buses every 20 minutes between T1, T2, and T3.
- Buggy rides for passengers with reduced mobility.
- Covered walkway connects T2 and T3 Arrivals areas with elevator access to Departures.

Transfer Time
- Allow 30–45 minutes for inter-terminal transfers, including wait and travel time.

Baggage Guidelines
- International to Domestic: Collect bags at arrivals, clear customs, and drop them at T3 transfer desk.
- Domestic to Domestic/International: If bags are through-checked, no need to collect during transit.
- If not through-checked, collect and re-check at the appropriate terminal.

Stay Updated
- Update contact details in your booking to receive SMS/email alerts.
- Ground staff in special t-shirts will assist passengers at all terminals.