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DELDelhi·Indira Gandhi International·Delhi, India
How long is your layover?
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Recommended minimum1½ hours
Quick Stats
Concourses
3
Terminal 1 (domestic), Terminal 2 (domestic, limited use), Terminal 3 (international & major domestic)
Max Transit
60m
via shuttle bus
Avg. Security
25m
Primary Hub
Air India
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
60min
Domestic → International
90min
International → Domestic
90min
International → International
75min
Delhi skylinePhoto by Shantum Singh on Pexels
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Getting Between Concourses
Passengers connecting between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 must take a free inter-terminal shuttle bus that takes 20-30 minutes depending on traffic and boarding time, followed by a fresh security check on arrival. Within Terminal 3 itself, international-to-domestic or domestic-to-international transfers involve walking through immigration/customs-adjacent corridors but no shuttle is needed, cutting transfer time significantly.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Split-terminal layout adds risk
Efficient within T3 international zone
Heavy night-owl international bank
Air India and IndiGo dominate connections
Airlines at DEL
Air IndiaIndiGo
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at DEL?

Still insufficient for even a same-terminal domestic connection at Delhi's scale. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at DEL?

Cuts it close even for the fastest same-terminal domestic-domestic transfer under ideal conditions. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at DEL?

Meets the domestic-domestic MCT exactly but is too tight for anything involving T1-T3 shuttle transfer. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at DEL?

Comfortable for domestic-domestic but still tight for international connections requiring immigration and customs. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at DEL?

Matches the domestic-international and international-domestic MCT, giving adequate buffer for most transfers. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at DEL?

Comfortable for any connection type, including a T1-T3 shuttle transfer with re-screening. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at DEL?

Ample time even during the busy overnight international rush. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at DEL?

Very safe buffer, allowing for shuttle delays, long immigration lines, or gate changes. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at DEL?

Excessive for a scheduled connection but useful if flights are delayed or terminal changes are unexpected. See full 4 hr guide →

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