IGI Airport

Delhi's IGI Airport becomes 2nd busiest airport in the world, beats Dubai International Airport

The Delhi airport was at the 23rd spot in March 2019 before the pandemic, and continued jumping places before registering 2nd spot in March 2022. 

May 03, 2022, 08:12 AM IST

International flights to resume from March 27, Delhi Airport aims to connect 60 destinations

The total weekly departures of international flights are expected to increase 66 per cent in the first week of April once the regular overseas flights commence, according to the DIAL spokesperson.

Mar 26, 2022, 17:02 PM IST

Delhi airport gets modernized T1 terminal, check facilities here

A massive modernization and development program is underway at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Feb 19, 2022, 17:15 PM IST

Amritsar-bound Vistara flight makes precautionary landing in Delhi

There were 146 passengers onboard when Vistara flight took off from IGI for Amritsar. The precautionary landing was sounded at runway number 28 of terminal 2.

Feb 17, 2022, 14:19 PM IST

A ugandan woman has been arrested with cocaine at Delhi's IGI Airport.

This woman had brought 91 capsules of cocaine hidden in her stomach. The cost of cocaine is said to be Rs 14 crore.

Dec 29, 2021, 17:16 PM IST

After 18 months, Delhi's IGI Airport Terminal 1 resumes operations

The airport terminal had been remained closed after a nationwide lockdown was announced by the government since March 25, 2020. 

Oct 31, 2021, 18:57 PM IST

CISF nabs three persons travelling with fake passports at Delhi’s IGI airport

The three accused, who were later identified as  Sahidul Sekh, Salam Sardar and Akhtaruzzaman Talukder, were bound for Doha by Qatar Airways. 

Sep 13, 2021, 20:19 PM IST

Rain breaks 46-year record in Delhi, IGI airport sank

Parts of New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport (IGI) were flooded after record rains fell in the national capital. Rain in the capital has broken the record of 46 years. At the same time, people are facing problems due to waterlogging on the roads.

Sep 11, 2021, 20:18 PM IST

Delhi: IGI airport's security beefed up after bomb threat email

Security has been increased after a bomb threat email to Delhi Police cautioned about terrorist outfit Al Qaeda planning to attack the airport.

Aug 08, 2021, 12:20 PM IST

CISF nabs foreigner carrying unaccounted cash hidden in Milano biscuit packets at IGI airport

The security officials said they noticed suspicious activities of the foreign national while roaming in check-in area of Terminal-3.

Jul 20, 2021, 16:52 PM IST

First consignment of Bharat Biotech`s Covaxin arrives in Delhi for January 16 mass vaccination

On Tuesday, the first consignment of COVID-19 vaccine 'Covishield' had arrived at Delhi's IGIA from Pune

Jan 13, 2021, 11:55 AM IST

Less than 10 mins in queue at Delhi Airport, new passenger tracking system installed

According to Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), to repose faith in flying among passengers, it has introduced several innovative measures to provide a safe and hygienic environment at the airport.

Dec 28, 2020, 14:27 PM IST

Zee Exclusive: Vaccine in January, preparations begin in December

Watch how the Corona vaccine will be transported in India and how it will reach you.

Dec 23, 2020, 09:30 AM IST

Man held with foreign currency worth Rs 21 lakh at Delhi's IGI airport

The passenger was bound for Tokyo Narita by an Air India flight. 

Dec 15, 2020, 21:51 PM IST

In pics: Airports across India resume service, passengers follow COVID-19 guidelines

After a gap of two months, domestic passenger flight operations resumed on Monday amid reluctance by various states to open up their airports in view of rising cases of the novel coronavirus. The first flight took off from Delhi for Pune at 4.45 am under strict regulations recommended by civil aviation authorities. The first flight from Mumbai was to Patna and it departed at 6.45 am.

May 25, 2020, 15:43 PM IST

COVID-19: Delhi Airport becomes hub for movement of healthcare, medical supplies - See pics

Additional warehouse space of over 5,000 square meters is being made at the airport for holding import cargos

Apr 11, 2020, 15:32 PM IST

Long queues of passengers at the airport, immigration & custom clearance taking more than usual time

Long queues of passengers have been seen recently at the airport. Passengers claimed that immigration & custom clearance taking more than usual time.

Mar 21, 2020, 19:58 PM IST

Two women held from IGI Airport with Gold bars worth Rs 26 lakh

The gold was concealed inside the rectum of the two women in paste form. "On personal search, gold in the form of paste was recovered from their rectum.

Feb 24, 2020, 10:58 AM IST

Man held with Rs 45 lakh foreign currency at IGI in Delhi, hid money in groundnuts and food items

The passenger was found to be carrying the currency hidden inside groundnut shells, biscuit packets and other eatable items.

Feb 12, 2020, 14:02 PM IST

No flight operations for about 2 hours at Delhi airport due to Republic Day: Check dates

Ahead of the Republic Day, the Commissioner of Police Amulya Patnaik interacted with Sub Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs) and station house officers (SHOs) in connection with arrangements of security. 

Jan 13, 2020, 10:47 AM IST