Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Terminal 1 at Delhi’s primary aviation hub is a single, expanded domestic terminal with a long, linear footprint: Arrivals at ground level, Departures above, and airside piers stretching away from a central post-security zone. The landside forecourts are wide (separate arrival/departure road decks), but “wrong-choice” errors compound fast because curb zones, entry gates, and shuttle pickup points are spread along the frontage.
Map Table
| Level/Zone | Primary Use | Key Anchors | Wrong-Choice Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | Arrivals exit, curb pickup, shuttle walkout | Arrivals gates, curb pillars | Wrong exit → long curb backtrack |
| Upper | Departures entry, check-in, security | Entry Gates 5/6 (IndiGo) | Wrong level/door → vertical + lateral detour |
| Landside edge | Inter-terminal shuttle access | Pillars 10–14 zone, coupon kiosk | Miss token → lose bus queue + 20-min cycle |
| Airside core | Post-security junction, amenities | Near Gate 5 water point, mezzanine access | Overshoot split → long pier walk |
Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 Map Strategy
- Treat curb choices like one-way doors: commit only after matching airline + level (IndiGo best alignment at Entry Gates 5/6; avoid accidental Ground-level drop-offs meant for other carriers).
- Assume security/check-in time is elastic: position yourself at the correct entry first, then optimize queue selection (DigiYatra if eligible) to reduce the “missed-flight stack” from bottlenecks.
- For T1 ↔ T3, run the shuttle as a two-step task: reach the curb bay around Pillars 10–14, then get the coupon/token before joining the bus line to avoid a denied-boarding reset.
- Let road congestion be part of your schedule math: choose approach lanes that keep you on the correct deck (Departures vs Arrivals) because a wrong ramp/loop can add a major recirculation penalty before you even enter the terminal.
2026 Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 Map + Printable PDF
Terminal 1 runs as a unified, expanded domestic facility in 2026, with arrivals and departures consolidated and a larger curb/road layout designed for higher throughput. The practical navigation risk is still “decision-node heavy”: airline-specific entry gates (not legacy gate numbers), variable check-in/security queuing, and landside transfer steps that punish a single missed sign or wrong curb choice when time is tight.
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
2026 Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 Map Guide
What is the exact walking route (with landmarks) from Terminal 1 Arrivals exit to the inter-terminal shuttle bus boarding point for Terminal 3?
The inter-terminal shuttle boarding point for Terminal 3 is on the Terminal 1 Arrivals forecourt at the dedicated curb bay around Pillars 10–14. Exit Terminal 1 on the Arrivals (ground) level, then stay on the sidewalk along the curb (do not go up to the departures flyover) and walk along the frontage until the pillar-numbered zone for the shuttle bay comes into view.
Follow the Arrivals hall “Transfer to T3 / Inter-Terminal Shuttle” direction as you leave the baggage reclaim/customs exit flow, then orient to the curb pillars as your hard landmarks. Keep to the arrivals-level curbside walkway past the active pickup lanes and continue until you reach the bus-stand cluster where buses queue and staff marshal passengers near the Pillars 10–14 stretch; that curbside bus bay is the practical endpoint for boarding the T1 → T3 shuttle.
Where is the token/coupon counter for the T1 → T3 shuttle located relative to the shuttle boarding area (distance in meters + nearest door/exit marker)?
The token/coupon counter is immediately adjacent to the Terminal 1 shuttle boarding bay around the Arrivals curb Pillars 10–14, so the distance is effectively a short curbside walk measured in a few meters, not a separate trek. Missing it and joining the bus line first triggers a hard reset because staff typically require the coupon before you’re allowed to board.
The counter functions like a small kiosk or manned desk on the same arrivals-level sidewalk as the bus queue, positioned right by the shuttle stand so you can step out, show your inbound/outbound journey proof, and step back into the boarding flow. Use the Arrivals exit you’re already on and then navigate by pillar numbers: once you’re in the Pillar 10–14 shuttle zone, look for the coupon kiosk beside the marshaled queue rather than further down the curb.
At Terminal 3, where is “Pillar 10” on Arrivals positioned on the curb map, and what is the shortest path from Pillar 10 to the 2F Departures lobby elevators/escalators?
Pillar 10 is on the Terminal 3 Arrivals curbside forecourt on Level 0, used as a pickup/drop landmark along the arrivals frontage. The shortest path from Pillar 10 to 2F Departures is to use the nearest vertical-transport bank right by the terminal façade in the Pillar 9/10 area instead of walking the long external ramp with luggage.
From the curb at Pillar 10, turn toward the terminal building (do not walk along the curb line), then enter at the nearest doors aligned with that pillar zone and look immediately for the lift/elevator cluster serving upper levels. Take the elevator/escalator up to Level 2 (2F) and exit back out to the Departures lobby/forecourt; you’ll be at the departures-side entry area for the check-in halls without having to traverse the full frontage.
What is the shortest curbside vehicle path to reach Terminal 1 “Gate 4” drop-off, and which approach lanes (left/right) avoid forced loops or U-turns?
Gate 4 is a legacy reference point, and the shortest low-risk drop-off path is to follow the Departures flyover/ramp and use the inner drop-off lanes closest to the Terminal 1 building rather than chasing “Gate 4” as a standalone target. Missing the departures ramp typically forces you onto the Arrivals level and into a long recirculation loop to get back up to Departures.
| Step / Decision Node | What to do | Landmark / Confirmation | Loop risk if missed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach to terminal precinct | Commit to the Departures flyover/ramp | Upper-level departures roadway | High if you stay low (Arrivals deck) |
| Curb alignment | Stay in inner lanes closest to the building | Drop-off zone along terminal frontage | Medium if you drift to outer lanes |
| Final targeting | Navigate by airline entry signage over gate number | IndiGo alignment near Entry Gates 5/6; other carriers differ | High if you stop at wrong level/zone |
On the Terminal 1 departures map, what is the distance from the main passenger entry doors to the start of the security queue entry point?
The security queue entry point is roughly 50–100 meters from the main Terminal 1 passenger entry doors on the departures level. DigiYatra users effectively shorten that distance because the e-gates are positioned very close to the entry flow, reducing how far you walk before you hit the first controlled access/queue boundary.
The terminal’s departures processing is laid out in a straight line: entry doors open into the check-in island zone, and the security screening area begins immediately behind that zone rather than being hidden deep down a corridor. Use your entry door as the anchor, walk straight past the front edge of the check-in banks, and you’ll reach the security queue mouth within that short 50–100 meter span.
Where are the IndiGo check-in counters located inside Terminal 1 relative to the primary entrances, and which entrance minimizes backtracking to reach them?
IndiGo check-in counters are directly ahead of the Terminal 1 departures-level primary entrances aligned with Entry Gates 5 and 6. Entering through Gates 5/6 minimizes backtracking because you step into the check-in hall facing the IndiGo counter banks rather than needing to walk laterally along the frontage or fix a wrong-level entry.
IndiGo’s footprint is designed as the “straight-line” flow at T1: arrive on the upper departures deck, enter at Gate 5 or Gate 6, and proceed forward into the check-in islands that sit immediately in front of you. The main wrong-choice penalty is using a ground-floor entry intended for other operations, which forces a vertical correction (finding lifts/escalators) plus extra walking to re-align with the IndiGo zone.
On the Terminal 1 map, where is the post-security water refill point located relative to the first major gate corridor split (so a passenger doesn’t overshoot it)?
The post-security water refill point is near Gate 5, positioned in the central airside area before you commit down the longer gate corridors. Filling up there works best because it’s close to the main post-security flow and sits near the point where passengers start peeling off toward different pier directions.
After you clear security and enter the retail/concourse space, treat the first major corridor split as the “no-return” moment for time: stay in the central zone briefly, locate the Gate 5 area signage, and look for the refill point nearby before walking deeper down a pier. If you pass the split and head down a gate corridor, the penalty is a full backtrack against foot traffic to return to the central Gate 5 node.
Where exactly is the Encalm Lounge (T1 departures) on the airside map, and what is the shortest path to it from the security exit?
The Encalm Lounge is airside on the mezzanine level (Level 2) in the domestic departures zone, accessed via lifts/escalators near the post-security food court area. From the security exit, the shortest path is to stay in the central concourse, follow “Lounge / Food Court” signage, and go up immediately rather than walking down a gate pier first.
After clearing security, continue forward into the main retail/food spine and scan for overhead signs that indicate an upward route to lounges. Use the food court as your anchor: once you’re aligned with that zone, take the nearest lift or escalator to the mezzanine and follow Encalm Lounge wayfinding from the upper landing. If you start down a pier toward gates before going up, you add a backtrack penalty to return to the central mezzanine access point.
What is the maximum walking distance from the security exit to the farthest gate cluster in Terminal 1 (identify the farthest gate/zone and the distance)?
The farthest gate cluster is at the extreme ends of Terminal 1’s elongated airside piers, roughly a 500–700 meter walk from the central security exit area. That far-end zone is typically associated with the highest-numbered gates at the pier ends, where a last-minute assignment can turn into a full-length concourse trek.
Plan the walk as a straight, pier-commit distance: once you leave the central post-security plaza (near the Gate 5 anchor), the remaining path is mostly linear with limited shortcuts. At a normal pace, 500–700 meters is commonly 7–10 minutes, and it increases with crowding, carry-on drag, or if you pause for amenities after you’ve already started down the pier.
On the landside map, where is the correct pickup zone for app cabs/taxis at Terminal 1 relative to Arrivals exits (which exit door number leads to the shortest walk)?
The correct app-cab pickup zone (Uber/Ola) for Terminal 1 is in the Multi-Level Car Park (MLCP), not at the immediate arrivals curb. Gate 2 is the arrivals exit that produces the shortest, most direct walk because it points you straight toward the MLCP-facing pedestrian path instead of keeping you trapped in curbside lanes where app drivers can’t legally stage.
From Gate 2, walk straight toward Pillar 4, cross the active pickup lanes (typically Lanes 1–2) using the designated pedestrian crossing, then follow the pedestrian pathway away from the terminal frontage. Make the slight right bend toward the MLCP entrance, enter the parking structure, then turn left and follow “Uber Pickup Zone” signage; this is the geo-fenced pickup location where your driver can actually stop.
For a passenger arriving at Terminal 1 and transferring to Terminal 3, where is the first “Transfer to T3” sign decision point inside Arrivals, and what turns/landmarks follow immediately after it?
The first “Transfer to T3” sign decision point is inside the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall in the baggage reclaim area or immediately just past the reclaim belts. Missing this sign is high-penalty because it determines whether you stay aligned with transfer handling or drift into the generic exit flow that dumps you into curbside chaos.
After you spot the transfer signage, the immediate landmark logic is to keep yourself on the arrivals-level path toward the exits that lead to the inter-terminal shuttle direction, not upward ramps or departures connectors. Once you exit to the forecourt, switch from “sign-reading” to “pillar-reading”: walk along the arrivals curbside sidewalk and navigate by the pillar-number zone that corresponds to the shuttle bay (the Pillars 10–14 stretch), rather than stopping at the first bus-looking area you see.
Where are the baggage reclaim belts positioned relative to Arrivals exits at Terminal 1, and which exit minimizes walking if the passenger must immediately go to the shuttle/taxi transfer point?
The baggage reclaim belts are arranged in a linear row parallel to the length of Terminal 1, feeding into a unidirectional flow toward the Arrivals exits. This “waterfall” layout means you finish at the exit edge of the hall after reclaim rather than being sent back around a loop, which keeps the walk from belt to doors relatively short if you pick the right exit.
For the fastest move into landside transfers, use Gate 2 when your next step is the MLCP app-cab pickup walk, because it aligns you toward the Gate 2 → Pillar 4 → MLCP pedestrian pathway. For the inter-terminal shuttle, exit on the arrivals curb and then commit to walking along the frontage to the shuttle bay in the Pillars 10–14 zone, using pillar numbers as
