DEL · New Delhi · Terminal T1 / T2
IndiGo Check-in at Indira Gandhi International Airport
IndiGo departs from Terminal T1 / T2 at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Online check-in opens 48h before departure.
IndiGo check-in rules at DEL
Step-by-step at Indira Gandhi International Airport
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Check in online
Open the IndiGo app or website 48 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T1 / T2
IndiGo flights at DEL depart only from Terminal T1 / T2. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at T1 or T2 main hall
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure, closes 60 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate T1 gates 1–18, T2 gates depending on capacity
Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 25 minutes before.
Boarding IndiGo at DEL
Terminal T1 / T2 notes
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Typical gates
IndiGo flights typically depart from gates T1 gates 1–18, T2 gates depending on capacity.
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Walk time
Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
T1 has Café Coffee Day, McDonald's, Indian regional food courts. Limited shopping vs T3.
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Lounges
No IndiGo lounge at DEL T1 or T2. International business class travelers often use T3 lounges. Paid Plaza Premium Lounge at T1.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane at T1 security. Stroller drop at gate. IndiGo supports DigiYatra at DEL.
Known issues at DEL with IndiGo
Winter fog delays (December–January)
Problem: Delhi winter fog causes regular delays at DEL — flights often delayed 2–4 hours.
Solution: Avoid early-morning flights December–January if possible. IndiGo provides automatic rebooking for fog-affected flights.
Terminal confusion at DEL
Problem: DEL has T1 (low-cost domestic), T2 (overflow), and T3 (international + Air India). IndiGo uses T1 + T2.
Solution: Verify terminal on booking. T1 ↔ T2 via free shuttle (5 min); T3 is far (20+ min by shuttle).
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