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Airport Guide for Indira Gandhi International Airport


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Indira Gandhi International Airport is an airport located in Delhi, India. Named after former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, it is the busiest airport in India and South Asia, handling the largest amount of traffic movements and passengers on the subcontinent.. The airport serves as the primary civilian aviation hub for the National Capital Region of India.

Getting to the city:

Taxis are the easiest way to get to central Delhi. Metered taxis are available but it is best to use pre-paid taxis (via the taxi counter in Arrivals). Punjab Tourism coach services are available at the arrival hall at Terminal II, travelling from the airport to Amritsar via Karnal, Ambala, Rajpura, Ludhiana and Jullandhar - the fare is Rs. 550 per person. There are also paid coach services available 24hrs from the area outside the Terminal II Arrival Visitors Hall to various city bus terminals. Coaches leave every hour and cost Rs.50 per person. Car hire (with driver) can be arranged in the Arrivals Hall. Travel time to the city is around 30 minutes by car/taxi and 45 minutes by bus.

Facilities:

Money and communications: Banks, bureau de change facilities, a post office and credit-card operated Internet kiosks are provided at both terminals.
Eating and drinking: There are snack bars and restaurants in Arrivals and Departures areas.
Shopping: There are duty-free shops in both the Arrivals and Departures lounges. The Terminal 2 transit lounge has duty-free and speciality shops.
Luggage: There is a left-luggage facility at the premium car park area near Terminal 2 and the standard car park opposite Terminal 1. A baggage wrapping service is available in Terminal 2. Lost property is at the Airport Manager Offices in both terminals.
Other facilities: There is a pharmacy in the International Terminal and medical units in both terminals, manned by a doctor 24-hours a day. Resting rooms and baby care rooms are available at both terminals.

Conference and Business Facilities

Executive lounges with business facilities are located in Terminal 1 halls A and B. The Maharaja Lounge is situated in transit area of Terminal 2; other lounges are available. Conference and banqueting facilities are available at the Centaur Hotel (tel: (011) 2565 2223), which is situated near Terminal 2.

Car Rental: Car hire (with driver) can be arranged in the Arrivals Hall. Avis operates from the airport, and Hertz also offers car rental from New Delhi. However, self-drive cars are not advised due to the erratic nature of Indian driving.

Departure Tax: Rs.300.

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