GMR AERO-led Delhi International Airport Expands Domestic Network to 90 Destinations with Launch of Direct Flights to Daman

GMR AERO-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has further strengthened its position as India's largest and most connected domestic aviation hub with the commencement of direct scheduled flights between Delhi and Daman. Operated by Alliance Air, the new service expands Delhi Airport's domestic network to 90 destinations, including the seasonal winter destinations of Khajuraho and Jaisalmer.

Expansion Milestone
- Delhi Airport (DIAL) now connects directly to 90 domestic destinations, including the newly added Delhi–Daman route operated by Alliance Air.
- It has become the only airport in India with direct connectivity to 32 of the country’s 36 States and Union Territories (27 States + 5 UTs).

Scale & Reach
- Handles 1,050+ daily domestic flights.
- Serves 5 million domestic passengers monthly, including ~1 million transfer passengers.
- Maharashtra is the best-connected state (7 destinations), followed by Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh (6 each).

Strategic Significance
- Strengthens regional connectivity in line with the Government of India’s vision.
- Boosts tourism to Daman (beaches, Portuguese heritage, hospitality sector).
- Supports business travel to western India’s manufacturing hubs (pharma, chemicals, plastics, textiles, engineering).

CEO’s Comment
Pradeep Panicker, CEO of DIAL, highlighted that this milestone reflects Delhi Airport’s commitment to accessibility, regional growth, and seamless travel options.

In short: Delhi Airport has cemented its role as India’s premier aviation gateway, unmatched in domestic reach and connectivity.