Delhi Airport has made history by becoming the first airport in India to connect to 150 destinations. This milestone was celebrated on Sunday with the launch of direct flights by Thai AirAsia X between Delhi and Bangkok-Don Mueang (DMK), marking the airport’s 150th destination.
The new route will operate with Airbus A330 aircraft twice a week, with plans to increase the frequency to four times a week by mid-January 2025. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) noted that over the years, the airport has added more than 20 exclusive international destinations, including Phnom Penh, Bali Denpasar, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver, Washington Dulles, Chicago O’Hare, and Tokyo Haneda.
In the past decade, Delhi Airport has seen a 100 percent increase in transfer passengers, further solidifying its status as a leading transit hub in South Asia. Notably, 88 percent of long-haul destinations from India are connected through Delhi, and 56 percent of all long-haul weekly flights departing from India operate from this airport. Approximately 42 percent of long-haul passengers from India choose Delhi as their gateway.
Delhi Airport facilitates seamless connections for four million domestic passengers annually to international destinations. The ongoing introduction of wide-body aircraft by Indian carriers is expected to enhance Delhi Airport’s role as a super-connector hub, reinforcing its position as a preferred choice for international and long-haul travel.
“This milestone of connecting 150 destinations is a testament to our unwavering commitment to enhancing global connectivity and providing world-class travel experiences. We are proud to lead India into a new era of aviation and remain dedicated to being a hub of choice for travelers worldwide,” stated Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO of Delhi International Airport Limited.
The airport’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, passenger-centric facilities, and efficient transfer processes have been pivotal to its success, establishing it as a benchmark for excellence in the aviation industry.
