Delhi Airport’s Upgraded Terminal 2 Reopens Today
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) reopens its revamped Terminal 2 today, Sunday, promising passengers a smoother, faster, and more comfortable travel experience. The terminal was inaugurated by Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu alongside senior officials from aviation authorities.
Key Takeaways
- Self-Baggage Drop system reduces check-in queues
- Six new Passenger Boarding Bridges for faster boarding
- Air India shifts 60 domestic flights to T2
- IndiGo and Air India to operate 120 daily flights from T2
Enhanced Passenger Experience
The upgraded terminal introduces several technological improvements. The Self-Baggage Drop (SBD) system allows passengers to check luggage independently, cutting waiting times. Six new Passenger Boarding Bridges enable faster boarding and deboarding processes.
Virtual Information Desks and clear wayfinding signage help navigate the terminal, while improved facilities cater to persons with reduced mobility (PRM). Better lighting comes from skylights in the new ceiling, and an upgraded HVAC system improves air quality.
Modern fire safety systems, high-resolution Flight Information Displays, and redesigned airside areas complete the passenger-focused upgrades.
Airline Terminal Changes
With T2’s reopening, airlines have realigned their operations:
- IndiGo now operates from all three terminals:
- Terminal 1: Existing domestic flights
- Terminal 2: Flights numbered 6E 2000–6E 2999
- Terminal 3: Domestic flights 6E 5000–6E 5999 and all international departures
- Air India shifts approximately 60 domestic flights from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2
- Air India Express moves all domestic flights to Terminal 1
- SpiceJet and Akasa Air continue operating from Terminal 1
Together, IndiGo and Air India will manage about 120 domestic flights daily from the new T2, easing congestion and improving connectivity.
Modern Terminal Design
At the inauguration, Minister Naidu stated that Indian airports are rapidly evolving into world-class transit hubs. He described T2 as a “reimagined and revitalised version” of the 40-year-old terminal, reflecting India’s growing aviation ambitions.
Delhi Airport handles nearly half of northern India’s air traffic and approximately 50,000 passenger transfers daily, playing a crucial role in the country’s expanding aviation network. The upgraded terminal represents a significant step in enhancing India’s airport infrastructure.
