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Indira Gandhi International Airport Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

international airport in Delhi, India

About Indira Gandhi International Airport

Once notoriously bad, the airport has been made better with the building of T3 and the renovation of T2. There are several security checkpoints in the airport and you may have to show your boarding pass and passport a dozen times before boarding the plane. When leaving Delhi from the international terminal, you should show up 4 hours before your flight is scheduled. For domestic flights, 3 hours should be enough, depending on whether or not you must wait in the queues to check luggage. While sometimes time-consuming, the process is smooth, and the new terminal's shops and restaurants are sensibly located at the gate area, not before security. However, if you wish to change the Indian currency you possess back into your preferred foreign currency, you must do this before clearing security.

Where to Eat in Indira Gandhi International Airport

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Curry Kitchen
  • 🍴Falafel Express
  • 🍴Flying Bites
  • 🍴Gujrati Svado
  • 🍴Idli.com
  • 🍴Ile Bar

Where to Stay in Indira Gandhi International Airport

  • 🏨Aloft
  • 🏨Holiday Inn Express
  • 🏨Hotel Pitrashish Pride
  • 🏨ibis
  • 🏨JW Marriott Hotel
  • 🏨Lemon Tree Premier

Indira Gandhi International Airport Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including:

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