Is a 1 hr layover in Delhi long enough?
A 1 hour layover at DEL (Delhi) is tight — it may or may not be enough.
Is 1 hour enough for a layover at Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Meets the domestic-domestic MCT exactly but is too tight for anything involving T1-T3 shuttle transfer.
What is the minimum connection time at DEL?
Minimum connection times at Indira Gandhi International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 60 minutes, International-to-International is 75 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 1 hour connection at DEL on an international flight?
1 hour is below the 75-minute international MCT at Indira Gandhi International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. 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.
How much time do I need for a layover at DEL?
We recommend at least 1½ hours for a comfortable connection at Indira Gandhi International. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 25 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 60 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at DEL?
If you misconnect, head to your airline's transfer desk in Terminal 3 (arrivals level) or the Air India/IndiGo help counters, as most rebooking happens on the spot rather than requiring a trip to landside ticketing.