Hon’ble Prime Minister Inaugurates Delhi Airport’s Expanded T1

10 March 2024

Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the expanded world-class integrated Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport on 10 th March from Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. The terminal is completely open and functional for passengers to breeze through and experience the state-of-the-art facilities available for them.

The now ‘Bigger, Better & Smarter’ T1 places Delhi Airport among the elite global hubs, boasting a 100 Million Passengers Per Annum capacity. The new Terminal 1 has now tripled its previous size and it alone has more than doubled its passenger handling capacity to a whopping 40 Million Passengers Per Annum.

Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 is not simply an expansion; it embodies a fusion of elegance, innovation,and a steadfast commitment to enhancing passenger experiences. Passenger facilities are at the forefront, utilizing advanced technologies such as Facial Recognition System (DIGIYATRA) at all entry gates, 20 Automated Tray Retrieval System (ATRS), Individual Carrier System (ICS), 108 Common Usage Self Service (CUSS), 100 check-in counters including 36 Self Baggage Drop (SBD) kiosks among others.

To enhance the experience of Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRM), special zones have been created on the Kerbside which include a Lounge facility, phones, Sunflower Service, and elevated seating arrangements for PRMs inside the terminal.

The terminal also has 10 baggage reclaim carousels , with ample space between two baggage belts, reducing the waiting time of passengers. The capacity of the Baggage handling system at T1 has doubled from 3240 baggage per hour to around 6000 per hour. The number of check-in islands has also been increased. These would help in the easy flow of passengers and enhance passenger experience.

Apart from these, the integrated terminal will have 24 entry points for ease of entry for passengers. Inside the terminal, passengers can experience the Shop and Dine facility, prayer room, yoga area, quiet zone, lounges, group seating, laptop charging stations, mobile charging stations, self-medication room, baby care rooms, smart washrooms, etc.

The terminal is also well connected with Delhi Metro at Arrivals and as well as Departures.

Come and experience redefined joy in your airport journey.

Watch the virtual tour of the new Terminal 1