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Understanding Transit at Delhi Airport

Transit at Delhi Airport refers to the process of transferring between flights, whether domestic or international. With three terminals—T1, T2, and T3, the airport is designed to facilitate smooth connections for travelers. The three terminals serve a distinct purpose. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are dedicated entirely to domestic flights. Terminal 3 is the only terminal that serves both domestic and all international flights.

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Useful Tips to Know

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Delhi Airport has 3 terminals – T1, T2, and T3. Your connecting flight might depart from a terminal different from the one you arrived at. It’s important to check your itinerary and boarding pass/bag tag carefully.

Whether you are a domestic or international passenger, a security check is mandatory. To know more.

All international flights operates only through T3 and it is mandatory to go through Immigration before boarding the next flight. Regardless of whether the terminal is the same or different. 

For a list of prohibited items, click here.

Baggage transfer depends on your airline:

  • If your entire trip is booked under one PNR (ticket reference), your baggage is typically transferred automatically to your next flight.
  • Check your baggage destination on the bag tag provided by the airline.
  • Always confirm at check-in or with the airline if you need to re-check your baggage or not. To know more Airline Contact Page.

If you’ve booked two separate tickets, you must:

  • Collect your bags on arrival and proceed for rechecking.
  • Pass through immigration if international.
  • Check in again and go through security.

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