Delhi airport traffic hits record first-half high with 38.5 million passengers, eyeing expansion
Delhi airport's passenger traffic has seen a rise first half of FY 2026-27 as per latest data provided by GMR Airports reported PTI. The IGIA airport recorded monthly passenger traffic of around 6.5 million on an average. Here's what we know about its master expansion plan.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) saw record-high traffic in the first half of FY 2026-27, handling 38.5 million passengers, according to PTI. This represents a 5% increase compared to the previous year, with both domestic and international travelers contributing to the growth. The airport processed 36.7 million passengers in the first half of last fiscal year.
Air traffic movements (ATMs) also increased by 6.9% year-on-year to 2,33,331 during the April-September period, as per GMR Airports. Domestic travelers accounted for 28.1 million passengers, while international travelers reached 10.4 million. The airport's average monthly passenger traffic stands at 6.5 million, marking the highest first-half traffic ever recorded.
The growth is attributed to the resurgence of domestic and international travelers following temporary flight restrictions and geopolitical developments that caused a decline last year. Despite the expansion plans, the airport aims to increase its annual passenger-handling capacity to 125 million, with 86 million domestic and 39 million international passengers post-expansion.
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