New Delhi, 16 December 2024: Delhi Airport has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first airport in India to connect 150 destinations, solidifying its position as a global aviation hub and a preferred gateway for passengers. This achievement highlights Delhi Airport’s relentless efforts to expand its destination network, enhance operational efficiency, and support seamless passenger connectivity and provide multiple choice of flights to connect both domestic and international destinations.
On Sunday, Thai AirAsia X launched direct flights between Delhi and Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK), marking the 150th destination connected to Delhi Airport.
The route will operate with Airbus A330 aircraft at a twice weekly frequency, increasing to four times weekly by mid January 2025.
Delhi Airport: A Gateway to the World
- Unique International Connectivity: Over the years, Delhi Airport has added more than 20 exclusive international destinations, including Phnom Penh, Bali Denpasar, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver, Washington Dulles, Chicago O’Hare, Tokyo Haneda, etc.
- Doubling of Transfer Passenger Volume: In the last decade, the airport has experienced a 100% increase in transfer passengers, solidifying its position as a leading transit hub in South Asia.
- Preferred Choice for Long Haul Passengers: Of all the long haul destinations from India, 88% of destinations are connected from Delhi & 56% of all long haul weekly flights departing from India, operate from Delhi. Almost 50% (42% to be precise) of long haul passengers from India chose Delhi airport as their gateway.
- Domestic International Connectivity Leader: Delhi Airport enables 4 million domestic passengers annually to seamlessly connect to international destinations.
The ongoing induction of wide-body aircraft by Indian carriers is set to transform Delhi Airport into a super connector hub, reinforcing its position as a leading choice for international and long haul travel.
"This milestone of connecting 150 destinations is a testament to our unwavering commitment to enhancing global connectivity and providing world class travel experiences. We are proud to lead India into a new era of aviation and remain dedicated to being a hub of choice for travelers worldwide," said Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO, Delhi International Airport Limited.
Delhi Airport’s state of the art infrastructure, passenger centric facilities, and efficient transfer processes have played a pivotal role in its success, making it a benchmark for excellence in the aviation industry.
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