Delhi India Gandhi Airport
2010 Worst Airport
REGION: ASIA
Runner-Up
Traveller Comments....
"The REAL surprise is T3 - the international terminal. It's incredible how they've taken EVERYTHING they did wrong and go about doing it absolutely right. Gone are the days of long bus rides to a sweltering tarmac. There are almost 80 new aerobridges now. Everything from housekeeping, duty free, facade, sitting, toilets and of course the approach has been overhauled." - SixSigma1978
"we survived on water and cookies" (Joe Goozey)
Recent Review
This is one review I'm glad I'm putting. Normally - I'm sceptical whenever a third world chest thumping mania happens on the announcement of a 'world class' airport!
I'm pleased to say New Delhi has indeed come out as trumps with this. The T1 terminal has undergone phenomenal changes. Its unbelievable this used to be the same grimy, stinking airport a few years ago. Everything has been upgraded - including the rude staff. Ergonomically - everything seems to be planned, albiet there are few oddities when it comes to checkins. Air conditioning could use tweaking but thats nitpicking.
The REAL surprise is T3 - the international terminal. It's incredible how they've taken EVERYTHING they did wrong and go about doing it absolutely right. Gone are the days of long bus rides to a sweltering tarmac. There are almost 80 new aerobridges now. Everything from housekeeping, duty free, facade, sitting, toilets and of course the approach has been overhauled.
Again, it feels like you've time travelled - if this is your second trip after past few years - you'll feel a surreal quality that mimics the best airports around the world.
I had the opportunity to go to three Indian Cities - Delhi, Bombay and Hyderabad. All seem to have come of age - and this is the India I'm beginning to really like!!!
The last review for this airport was in 2010. Have you been there recently? Tell us about it!
Delhi Airport Guide
Airport Lounges
- Plaza Premium has five lounges at the New Delhi airport that open 24 hours. Locations are:
- ITC Welcome Group Green Lounge - International Terminal 3, airside, open 24 hours
Airport WiFi / Internet
Free wireless internet access is available at the New Delhi Airport for 20 minutes. Connect to the "Aircel Wi-Fi" network. You will need a mobile phone to receive a username and password.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the New Delhi Airport does not appeal to you, there are sleeping pods and hotels within a 5-10 munute radius of the airport. The least dogdy of them are ...
- Hotel Impress - airport pick-up available
- The Uppal Hotel
- Sam's Snooze at My Space - in transit sleeping pods are available on a hourly basis. Location: Terminal 3, International Departures, Gate 17. Rates: US$ 10/hr (single) and US$ 14/hr (double)
More Services, Facilities & Things to Do at the Airport
- Food / Dining
Information not available - ATMs / Cash Machines
Available 24 hours - Showers
Available in the Plaza Premium Lounges in the "Airport Lounges" section above. - Luggage Storage / Lockers
Location: in the Airport Connect, Skywalk Level of Terminal 3. - Kid's Zones
Children's play areas are available Airside. - Prayer Room
Location: Airside - Car Rentals
Carzonrent India.
Airport Hours
Unknown
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Last Updated: 14 Feb 2011 | Sources: New Delhi Airport
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