Delhi Airport Becomes India’s First Airport to Connect 150 Destinations

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 & provide multiple choice of flights to connect both domestic & 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 2x weekly frequency, increasing to 4x 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. (ENDS)