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DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IATA: DEL, ICAO:VIDP) is located in the the city of New Delhi, India. It is the primary international airport serving New Delhi and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+911244797300

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IATA Code

DEL

ICAO Code

VIDP

Name

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

India (IN)

City

New Delhi

Latitude

28.5664997

Longitude

77.1031036

Time Zone

UTC+05:30

Phone Number

+911244797300

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Airport Overview

Indira Gandhi International Airport（DEL）

Indira Gandhi International Airport is the principal international gateway serving New Delhi and the wider National Capital Region. Located in Palam, Delhi, it is positioned south of central New Delhi and functions as a major passenger and air-cargo hub for North India. For international freight forwarders, the airport is best assessed as a large, capacity-oriented gateway where belly cargo, freighter operations, customs processing and extensive road distribution converge. The supplied airport profile identifies three operational runways, nine freighter parking bays, round-the-clock customs availability and more than 30,000 square metres of on-airport warehousing; these operational details should be reconfirmed with the appointed cargo terminal and airline before booking. Our service team can coordinate export documentation, airline allotment, handling instructions, customs interfaces and onward delivery planning.

Airport codes	IATA: DEL · ICAO: VIDP
Location	New Delhi, Delhi, India
Coordinates	28.5664997, 77.1031036
Local time	UTC+05:30
Airport profile	International passenger and cargo hub serving North India

Key Highlights

What matters for freight planning

North India gatewaySuitable for cargo destined for Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan and nearby industrial corridors, subject to final-mile feasibility.

Mixed operating modelInternational belly capacity and freighter handling may both be available; the selected airline determines acceptance, cut-off and handling conditions.

Time-sensitive customs interfaceCustoms availability is stated in the supplied profile as 24/7, but shipment release remains dependent on complete documents, examination and regulatory controls.

High-volume airport environmentPeak periods, security screening, terminal congestion and road traffic can materially affect cargo handover and delivery planning.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility considerations for forwarders

Airport warehousing: The supplied profile refers to more than 30,000 square metres of on-airport warehousing. Our team will verify the applicable terminal, handling agent, storage terms and cargo acceptance window for each booking.
Freighter support: The profile identifies nine freighter parking bays. Actual freighter availability, aircraft type, build-up restrictions and carrier acceptance must be confirmed against the operating schedule.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharmaceutical, biologic, food and other controlled-temperature shipments require pre-alerted handling instructions, validated packaging and confirmation of cool-room or expedited-transfer arrangements.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, commodity classification, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration and terminal screening capability. Advance approval is recommended.
Customs-controlled handling: Export, import, transit and bonded movements may follow different procedures. Our service team coordinates the broker, airline and terminal documentation before cargo tender.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and connection planning

Common planning directions include Europe, the Gulf, Southeast Asia, East Asia and North America, using either direct uplift where offered or an interline/transshipment connection. Available routings vary by season, airline capacity and commodity.
For exports, the practical transit time is shaped by booking confirmation, cargo acceptance, security screening, build-up, customs release, flight connection and destination handling—not flight time alone.
Our service team compares direct and connecting options according to cut-off tolerance, product type, connection risk and final delivery location rather than selecting solely on the lowest airfreight rate.
Exact flight numbers, operating days, allotments and transit commitments are not assumed; they are confirmed with the carrier at quotation and again before cargo tender.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Cargo profile of the Delhi gateway

Electronics and engineeringHigh-value components, telecom equipment, machinery parts and urgent industrial spares commonly require secure handling and precise delivery appointments.

Pharmaceuticals and healthcareTemperature-sensitive medicines, clinical materials and medical devices require validated packaging, priority handling and document consistency.

Textiles and apparelTime-critical fashion, garments and accessories benefit from accurate carton data, shipment consolidation control and reliable cut-off planning.

Perishables and agricultural productsFresh produce, flowers and food shipments require commodity-specific packaging, phytosanitary or health documents where applicable, and coordinated cool-chain handover.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that can affect acceptance and release

Operational note: Airline and terminal cut-off times are shipment- and flight-specific. Our service team obtains the confirmed cargo acceptance deadline instead of applying a generic airport cut-off.

Provide a consistent commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill data, exporter/importer details, HS classification and any applicable licences or certificates. Differences between documents can trigger queries or examination.
Dangerous goods require correct UN identification, packing, marks, labels, declaration and airline approval. Batteries, aerosols, chemicals and equipment containing lithium cells should be screened before quotation.
Temperature-controlled, perishable and live-animal shipments require advance confirmation of acceptance conditions, packaging, handling priority, veterinary or health documentation and any destination restrictions.
Security screening, customs examination, storage exposure and consignee-side clearance can extend the overall cycle. The consignee or broker should be ready with import permissions and tax documentation before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Practical recommendations from our service team

Send commodity, dimensions, gross weight, pieces, ready date, destination, Incoterms and special-handling requirements before requesting space. This allows the team to screen airline restrictions early.
Build a buffer between cargo readiness and the confirmed terminal cut-off, particularly during Indian public holidays, monsoon disruption, peak export periods or major road congestion around Delhi.
Use export-grade packaging with clear piece identification, robust palletisation and moisture protection. For temperature-sensitive cargo, select packaging based on the planned route and expected handover duration.
Where capacity or connection risk is high, our team can evaluate alternative carriers, nearby gateway options or a split-shipment plan, subject to customs, cost and final-mile requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

DEL export and import handling questions

Can Indira Gandhi International Airport handle both freighter and belly cargo?
It is a major international passenger and cargo gateway, and the supplied profile identifies freighter parking capacity. Whether a particular shipment is accepted on a freighter or passenger aircraft depends on the airline, aircraft type, commodity and available space.
Is customs processing available around the clock?
The supplied airport profile states 24/7 customs availability. Release is not automatic: declarations, supporting documents, examination, duty or tax requirements and broker action still determine the actual timing.
How early should dangerous goods be submitted?
As early as possible, preferably before booking is finalised. Our team must review the SDS where relevant, classification, packing instruction, labels, declaration and airline approval requirements.
Can pharmaceutical cargo be moved through this airport?
It may be accepted subject to carrier and terminal capability. Confirm packaging qualification, temperature range, data logger requirements, cool-chain handover and destination import conditions before tender.
What causes delivery delays after arrival?
Typical causes include incomplete import documents, customs examination, consignee or broker readiness, terminal release procedures, storage restrictions and road congestion. We monitor each handover rather than treating flight arrival as final delivery.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification boundaries

Airport codes, airport name, city, coordinates and time zone are taken from the supplied airport profile. Facility references and operational indicators are presented only within the limits of that profile; airline schedules, terminal allocation, cargo cut-offs, acceptance rules, storage conditions and customs outcomes must be reconfirmed for the individual shipment.

For current airport, aviation and regulatory verification, our team uses the relevant official or industry sources, including delhiairport.com, aai.aero, cbic.gov.in, iata.org and icao.int. These domains are reference points for verification; they do not replace carrier booking confirmation, terminal acceptance or shipment-specific customs advice.