Indira Gandhi International Airport Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Indira Gandhi International Airport functions like three separated nodes—Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and the massive Terminal 3—rather than one walkable complex. The biggest scale shift is the ~9 km landside gap between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, while Terminal 2 sits adjacent to Terminal 3 with a short covered pedestrian link. Inside Terminal 3, navigation is vertical (Arrivals ground level, Departures Level 1) and then splits into long, linear piers after security within Delhi’s primary airport complex.
Map Table
| Terminal | Key Airlines | Primary Function | Transfer Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | IndiGo, SpiceJet (many domestic low-cost) | Domestic low-cost processing | Shuttle / taxi (landside roads) |
| Terminal 2 | Select domestic / overflow | Domestic spillover | Covered walkway “tunnel” to Terminal 3 |
| Terminal 3 | International + full-service domestic (Air India, Vistara) | Main hub, international + full-service domestic | Shuttle to Terminal 1; walk to Terminal 2 |
Indira Gandhi International Airport Map Strategy
- Decide your terminal plan before you move: Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 is a landside vehicle transfer with traffic + shuttle variability, while Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 can be a faster walk via the covered tunnel link.
- Treat Terminal 3 as two decisions: the correct entry level (Departures Level 1 vs Arrivals ground) and the post-security “Bridge” split (domestic vs international) where wrong turns create backtracking penalties.
- Assume long-walk risk inside Terminal 3 and budget for it early; if you might need buggy/cart help, aim for known request nodes (helpdesk post-security; special-assistance area by early departure pillars).
- Navigate by hard landmarks, not vibes: pillars for shuttles (Pillar 10 for inter-terminal buses; Pillar 18 area for the Terminal 2 walkway), plus gate/door/level cues for pickups, lounges, and exits.
2026 Indira Gandhi International Airport Map + Printable PDF
2026 navigation at Indira Gandhi International Airport still hinges on terminal choice (Terminal 1 vs Terminal 3) and the internal Terminal 3 split after security, with construction-driven changes most disruptive around Terminal 1. A printable PDF map is most useful when it highlights fixed landmarks (pillars, gates, levels) that stay reliable even when forecourts, queues, and GPS guidance break down.
Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 Departure Level Map 2025
Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 Pier 1 Map 2025
Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 Pier 2 Map 2025
Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3 Departure Map 2025
Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3 Domestic Departure Map 2025
Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3 International Departure Map 2025
2026 Indira Gandhi International Airport Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from T3 Arrivals exit to the inter-terminal shuttle pickup point used for T3→T2 transfers?
Walking distance is approximately 50–80 meters from the Terminal 3 Arrivals exit to the inter-terminal transfer pickup zone used for Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 moves. The key is that the pickup is not “somewhere on the curb”—it is pinned to a specific forecourt landmark, so most of the walk is simply getting out of the Arrivals doors and lining up at the correct pillar zone.
The practical route is: exit the Arrivals hall to the inner forecourt curb, stay on the terminal-side lane (don’t cross into outer lanes), and walk along the curb line until you reach the inter-terminal transfer area. The adjacent anchor to confirm you’re correct is the inter-terminal transfer kiosk/counter positioned by the same pillar zone.
What is the exact physical location marker (gate number / pillar number / curb zone) for the T3 inter-terminal shuttle pickup on the arrivals level?
Pillar No. 10 on the Terminal 3 Arrivals forecourt is the fixed location marker for the inter-terminal shuttle pickup. The pickup is geofenced to this pillar zone rather than the general curb, so being even one lane over can put you in the wrong queue line-up.
Look for the numbered Pillar 10 column on the Arrivals (ground) level curb immediately outside the terminal doors, then confirm you’re in the right spot by finding the nearby inter-terminal transfer counter/kiosk where staff check an onward boarding pass and issue a shuttle coupon. Avoid drifting toward the taxi stand or the Metro entrance, which are separate pickup flows.
What is the exact curb-to-curb driving distance (km) between T1 Departures drop-off and T3 Departures drop-off via the official airport route?
Driving distance is approximately 9.0 km from Terminal 1 Departures drop-off to Terminal 3 Departures drop-off using the airport’s landside approach roads. This is a curb-to-curb transfer that behaves like a short commute, not a quick terminal hop, and it is not a walkable route.
The practical implication is that the 9.0 km includes forecourt congestion risk at both ends: exiting Terminal 1’s departures curb, merging onto the airport access roads, and then re-entering Terminal 3’s departures ramp/forecourt. Shuttle timing and traffic can expand the real-world transfer window well beyond the pure distance, especially at peak hours.
Where is the first decision point inside T3 where domestic and international passenger flows split (name the corridor/turn/floor/portal as labeled on the map)?
The “Bridge” sterile corridor immediately after the central security checkpoint on Level 1 (Departures) is the first decision point where domestic and international flows split. This is the point-of-no-return moment because the corridor bifurcates into separate channels with no easy crossover once you commit.
After you clear security, you enter the Bridge distribution corridor. The left channel routes to the domestic pier (Pier D, commonly associated with Gates 37–62), while the right channel routes toward international processing and gates (Pier C and the international piers associated with Gates 1–36, including immigration). If you realize you took the wrong channel, the adjacent anchor for recovery is the security area supervisor point—staff intervention is typically required to reverse course against the flow.
What is the shortest mapped route from T3 entry Gate 8 area to the correct check-in island zone for a departing passenger (by labeled hall/aisle/section)?
Entering at Gate 8 and walking straight to Check-in Row N is the shortest mapped route for a departing passenger headed to the designated self-service/check-in island zone by that entry. The distance is short because Row N is positioned directly in front of the Gate 7–8 entry area rather than deeper inside the hall.
From the Gate 8 entry on Level 1 (Departures), continue forward into the check-in hall without veering toward other entry gates, then align to the Row N island (the row label is the confirming landmark). If you accidentally enter through Gate 1 or Gate 2 instead, you create an unnecessary internal hall traverse; the quickest correction is to re-orient by the overhead row lettering and walk laterally across the hall until Row N signage comes into view.
What is the exact location of the airport buggy/cart request point(s) in T3 (desk/stand positions), mapped to the nearest labeled landmark?
Buggy/cart assistance is requested at the Helpdesk immediately post-security in Terminal 3, with a separate pre-security request node at Pillar 1 near Departure Gate 1. These are dispatch points, not roaming services, so the fastest way to get help is to ask at the hub nodes before you start a long pier walk.
Use the post-security route if you’ve already cleared screening: after security on Level 1, stop at the Helpdesk in the sterile zone and request a buggy before heading down the Bridge toward the piers. Use the pre-security route if you need help getting from curb to check-in: go to Pillar 1 by Departure Gate 1 and use the special-assistance call point/phone installed there. If Pillar 1 is unattended, the nearby anchor fallback is the PRM assistance desk positioned in front of Departure Gate 3.
What is the walking distance (meters) from T3 Security exit to the farthest common domestic gate cluster (by pier/concourse label) that triggers long-walk complaints?
Walking distance is approximately 1,200 meters from the Terminal 3 security exit to the far end of the domestic pier (Pier D), commonly anchored by Gate 62. This is the long-walk trigger because it is a single, linear traverse from the post-security Bridge into the domestic concourse and out to the tip gates.
After clearing security on Level 1, take the domestic channel at the Bridge split and continue down Pier D toward the highest gate numbers; the distance increases cumulatively as you pass the mid-pier clusters (often cited as Gates 37–41 as nearer domestic anchors) and continue to the far cluster (Gates 42–62). The practical penalty is time plus fatigue—if you anticipate a far gate, the adjacent anchor for mitigation is the Helpdesk right after security, where buggy support is dispatched if available.
What is the exact route from T3 baggage claim belts to the official rideshare/taxi pickup zone, including the named doors/exits used?
The official route runs from the baggage claim belts to the Arrival Forecourt taxi/commercial pickup lanes via the Arrivals exit after Customs on the ground level. The key is staying on the surface forecourt flow and not being pulled into the Metro access path, which is a different level/connection.
From baggage claim on the ground level, proceed to the Customs exit (Green/Red Channel), enter the public Arrivals hall, then exit through the main Arrivals doors to the terminal forecourt. Once outside, cross only the inner curb area to the commercial/taxi lane islands signed for official taxi operators (the Arrival Forecourt). Use the taxi operator signage as the confirming landmark and avoid turning toward the Metro entrance tunnel if your goal is a curb pickup.
Where exactly is the T1↔T3 shuttle boarding point at T1 (pillar/door/curb lane), and what is the shortest walking path from T1 arrivals to that point?
Lane 1 on the Terminal 1 Arrivals curb is the shuttle boarding zone for Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 transfers. The defining location cue is curb-lane position rather than an interior counter, so the goal is to exit Arrivals and immediately align to the first traffic lane closest to the terminal.
From the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall, follow the Arrivals exit doors to the curb, then turn to face the roadway and walk to Lane 1 (the inner lane nearest the building). Look for the “Shuttle to Terminal 3” / “Inter-Terminal” signage as the confirming landmark, and avoid waiting at the city-bus stand area, which serves public transport rather than the inter-terminal shuttle. If construction barriers block the direct curb line, follow the temporary shuttle detour signs posted along the Arrivals frontage.
What is the mapped indoor walking path from T3 Metro station entry to the T3 terminal entry checkpoint, including the correct level (floor) transitions?
The correct path goes from the Metro station area up to the Departures processing level, because Terminal 3 check-in and the entry checkpoint are on Level 1. The core mistake is trying to “enter departures” from the Metro/Arrivals level without taking the vertical transition first.
From the Metro station entry area, pass the ticket barriers, then take an escalator or elevator up to Level 1 (Departures). At Level 1, follow terminal-entry signage to the Departures entry checkpoint and into the main check-in hall (rows A–P). If you have heavy luggage or a trolley, use the elevator/ramp option as your level-change anchor rather than escalators, which can be restrictive or slow in peak crowding.
What is the exact location of Encalm Prive versus the standard Encalm lounge in T3 (gate area / level / near-which landmark), so a traveler doesn’t queue at the wrong one?
Encalm Privé sits on Level 3 in Terminal 3 International Departures, while the standard Encalm lounges are on the mezzanine/food-court lounge levels used by general access lounges. The simplest “don’t queue wrong” rule is that Privé requires a deliberate level change upward from the main international retail atrium.
After clearing security and taking the international (right) channel at the Bridge, head into the main retail atrium and look for the dedicated elevators/escalators signed for lounges on Level 3; the adjacent landmark cue is the right-side retail zone and the glass-walled, premium-marked entrance area. If you find yourself on the food-court/mezzanine lounge level, you’re in standard-lounge territory—return to the retail atrium and go up to Level 3 for Privé.
What is the shortest mapped path from T2 arrivals to the T2→T3 transfer transport (walkway/shuttle point), including the exact exit door to use?
The shortest transfer uses the covered pedestrian tunnel/walkway that links Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, reached immediately after you exit Terminal 2 Arrivals. This is typically faster than waiting for a bus loop because it avoids forecourt traffic and shuttle frequency delays.
From Terminal 2 Arrivals, take the main Arrivals exit doors to the outside forecourt, then orient to your right-hand side to find the signed tunnel/walkway leading toward Terminal 3. The confirming landmark is the covered, corridor-like connection (“tunnel” feel) rather than an open curb pickup queue. If the walkway is temporarily closed, the fallback is the Terminal 2 Arrivals curb shuttle pickup, but the default fastest route is the walk connection.
In T1, which sections are physically blocked or rerouted (construction-era detours), and what is the official alternative walking route to reach departures check-in?
Terminal 1C (the old arrivals block) is closed/demolished and legacy sub-block routing between Terminal 1A/1B and Terminal 1D is no longer reliable during the current integration works. The practical result is that older mental maps that reference 1C/1D labels often send travelers to dead ends or fenced corridors.
Use the construction-era alternative by following current on-site signage for the integrated Terminal 1 departures entry and proceeding through the expanded departures forecourt gates into the active check-in zone. Avoid trying to “enter via arrivals” to reach departures counters, because access paths have been reshuffled and are frequently hard-barriered. The best confirming landmark is the live “Departures” gate signage and the active departures frontage, not historical block letters that are being phased out.
