India: Delhi
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Legal Disclaimer Last Update 01-Nov-13Delhi - Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL):
Location: Terminal 1A, 1C & 1D 15km/9 miles SW of City. Terminal 2 20 km/12 miles SW of City. Terminal 3 has now opened.
Website: www.delhiairport.com
Airline Locations: Terminal 1A: domestic flights departures for Air India & Kingfisher. Terminal 1C: departures for all other domestic airlines. Terminal 1D: Arrival of all domestic flights. Terminal 3: All international departures and arrivals. Domestic flights should be operating in T3 by September 2010.
| By Bus: | |
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| EATS Bus to the city: | The EATS (Ex Serviceman's Airlink Transport Service) Buses run to ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminal) near Kashmiri Gate, Connaught Place, Delhi Train Station and many hotels in the city centre for INR 50. Buses run according to flight schedules, and depart from both terminals. Timings: Buses leave Terminal II for the city every 60 mins 0010-2310 every hour of the day and night. Cost: INR 100 per adult, INR 25 per child below 12 years. INR 25 for heavy luggage. Contact: Tel 2331 6530. |
| DTC Bus to the city: | Delhi Transport Company (DTC) also runs buses to the city. Timings: Buses leave Terminal II for the city every 60 mins 0520-0020. Cost: INR 100 per adult, INR 25 per child below 12 years. INR 25 for heavy luggage. |
| Punjab Coach Service: | An air-conditioned Coach service is available from the counter of Punjab Tourism, in the Arrival Hall at Terminal II. The coach runs between the Airport Terminal II and Amritsar via Karnal, Ambala, Rajpura, Ludhiana & Jullandhar. Cost: INR 550. |
| Inter-terminal Shuttle: | Various buses run between the terminals, but mostly for ticketed passengers. It is reported that a bus runs between the terminals for INR 10. |
| By Taxi: | |
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| General: | INR 220/30-60 mins to the City Centre. Prices rise after 2300. |
| Delhi Traffc Police: | Delhi Traffc Police Pre-paid taxi Counter just outside Intl terminal. Also at the domestic terminal where the counter is just inside. The following scale of charges is used by the pre-paid taxis: |
| ZONE | Distance km | Destinations covered: | Cost INR |
| A | 0-5 | A.P.S.COLONY, AIR FORCE STATION PALAM, ASHOKA HOTEL | 55 |
| B | 5-8 | ANAND NIKETAN, ARJUN VIHAR, CENTAUR HOTEL, TAJ INTERCONTINENTAL, VASANT CONTINENTAL HOTEL | 80 |
| C | 8-11 | Inter TERMINAL, CARGO TERMINAL, DELHI CANTT RAILWAY STATION, DIPLOMAT HOTEL, TAJ PALACE HOTEL, HOTEL HYATT REGENCY | 100 |
| D | 11-14 | ADHCHINI, ARJUN NAGAR, CLARIDGES HOTEL, FLYING CLUB (SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT), SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT, GREEN PARK | 125 |
| E | 14-17 | AKBAR ROAD, ALKA HOTEL, AMBASSADOR HOTEL, AMRITA SHER GILL MARG, ANAND LOK, ANAND PARVAT, ANDHERIA MORE, ANDREWS GANJ, APPU GHAR, ASIA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, BENGALI MARKET, CONNAUGHT PLACE, CENTER POINT HOTEL, BRIGHT HOTEL, LODHI HOTEL, HILTON HOTEL, JANPATH HOTEL, NEW DELHI RAILWAY STATION, YORK HOTEL, LAJPAT NAGAR CENTRAL MARKET, SHEILA HOTEL, KANISHKA HOTEL, MADRAS HOTEL, MERIDIAN HOTEL, PARLIAMENT HOUSE, PARK HOTEL | 150 |
| F | 17-20 | AJMERI GATE, ALAKNANDA, AMBEDKAR STADIUM, AMBEDKAR NAGAR, AMBIKA VIHAR, ANSARI ROAD, BROADWAY HOTEL, PRESIDENT HOTEL, OBEROI HOTEL, ZOO | 170 |
| G | 20-23 | ALIPUR ROAD, ANDHA MUGAL, DELHI UNIVERSITY, DELHI GATE, OLD DELHI RLY STATION, OBEROI MERIDIAN HOTEL, SAMIR HOTEL (FATEHPURI), LAWRENCE ROAD, OKHLA RAILWAY STATION | 195 |
| H | 23-26 | ADARSH NAGAR, ARJUN GARH | 220 |
| I | 26-29 | APPOLO HOSPITAL | 240 |
| J | 29-32 | AGCR ENCLAVE, ANAND VIHAR, GUJRAT VIHAR | 265 |
| K | 32-35 | ALIPUR | 285 |
| L | 35-38 | BANKNER, BAWANA | 310 |
| EASY CABS: | EasyCabs is the largest city taxi service. All Easy Cabs are available for hire by dialing 43434343 from any phone. Services is provided 24hrs a day by a dedicated call center. Billing will be on a per kilometer basis as fixed by Delhi Government. Easycabs also wait at the airport, metro stations, railway station and inter State Bus terminals, major hotels, tourist spots, hospitals, prominent shopping malls, cinema halls and other important locations. |
| Delhi Airport Transfer Service: | Delhi Airport Transfer Service from Namaste India Tours: For INR 800, an English speaking driver from Namaste India Tours will meet you at the exit of the arrivals hall at Delhi airport with you name on a placard. (Yes, he'll be there if you're plane is delayed. Yes, he expects you'll need to change money before you leave the arrivals hall). He'll help you load your luggage in to an Ambassador or Tata Indica and take you to the hotel of your choice. There is no night time surcharge, no extra charge for luggage, no driving around in circles listening to how your hotel burned down the night before! If we confirm a booking with a driver, we have to pay the driver whether you show up or not. You pay the driver only after you have arrived at your destination. (Our airport drivers are not allowed to suggest hotels, so no need to worry about ulterior motives). You don't have to share anything with us except your flight number and date and time of arrival. We need a name to put on the placard so we can find each other, but you can use a fake name if you want to. All arrangements are made by e-mail and we don't share our mailing list with anyone. We do need advance notice to arrange services. For reservations e-mail inquiry@namasteindiatours.com. |
| AVISIndia: | AVISIndia offers provide radio taxi services at Delhi airport round the clock. Call 65012525 for service. |
| Warning: | Many scams are in operation at the airport, and you are recommended to use a pre-paid taxi, rather than one of the hordes of taxi touts who will meet you. |
| By Train: | |
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| General: | The Delhi Metro system has been extended to cover the airport. |
| Route: | The Orange Line of the Metro Systems runs: Dwarka Sector 21 (Change here for the Blue line) - Airport T3 - Delhi Aero City -Dhaula Kuan - Shivaji Stadium - New Delhi (City Centre, change here for the other Metro lines). Note the Metro only serves Terminal 3. Passengers for the other terminals will need to use a shuttle bus from T3. |
| Timings: | Trains leave the airport daily every 20 mins 0455-2255. Trains leave New Delhi Station daily every 20 mins 0500-2300. |
| Cost: | From the airport to the city INR 80. This is a promotional fare, and will eventually be increased to ~INR 150. |
| Travel Time: | From the airport to New Delhi Station ~18 mins. |
| Contact: | For more info see www.delhiairportexpress.com/. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental car Providers: | It is claimed that EUROPCAR operate at the airport. AVIS India offers a variety of cars, vans and 4 wheel drive vehicles ranging from Maruti Wagon R to the New S-class Mercedes Benz. They provide radio taxi services at Delhi airport round the clock. Call 65012525 for service at Delhi airport. |
Car Parking: Car Parking is at all 3 terminals. There are 2 car parks at the Intl Terminal: Premium Car Park & General Car Park. A Premium Car Park is also provided outside Terminal 1B. Cost: General Car Park: INR 50 per 4 hrs. Premium Car Park: INR 100 per 4 hrs. Service Tax is added to these charges.
Airport Hotels: Steve's Tip: The Centaur Hotel is close to the airport and has great facilities including Pool and restaurants. Ideal for an overnight stay. I sometimes spend a few hours there between flights without paying for a room, rather than staying at the airport. They will often let you use the pool.
Baggage Storage: Left Luggage is in the premium Car Park Area at Terminal II and in the general car park opposite Terminal IB. Daily Cost: Helmets, Handbags & Briefcases INR 5, Bags up to 30 Kgs INR 15, Bags over 30 Kgs INR 20.
Airport Tax: INR 750 for Intl Departures, but usually included in ticket price.
Website: www.delhiairport.com
Airport Tel No: +91 11 545 2011.
Updated Nov13 ADV. Last Visit Dec12.
