NEW DELHI: Delhi airport is now connected to 150 destinations, both domestic and international, following the launch of Thai AirAsia X direct flights between Delhi and Bangkok-Don Mueang (DMK).
Delhi Airport International Limited (DIAL), the airport operator, said on Monday that IGI Airport is the first Indian airport to connect to 150 destinations.
Delhi was already directly connected to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport, and now the second airport has been added. “On Sunday, Thai AirAsia X launched direct flights between Delhi and Bangkok-Don Mueang (DMK), marking the 150th destination connected to Delhi Airport. The route will operate with Airbus A330 aircraft at a 2x weekly frequency, increasing to 4x weekly by mid-Jan 2025,” said DIAL in a statement.
DIAL added that this achievement highlights Delhi Airport’s relentless efforts to expand its destination network, enhance operational efficiency, support seamless passenger connectivity, and provide multiple choices of flights to connect both domestic and international destinations.
Over the years, Delhi Airport has added more than 20 exclusive international destinations, including Phnom Penh, Bali Denpasar, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver, Washington Dulles, Chicago O’Hare, Tokyo Haneda, etc., said DIAL.
“In the last decade, the airport experienced a 100% increase in transfer passengers, solidifying its position as a leading transit hub in South Asia. Of all the long-haul destinations from India, 88% of destinations are connected from Delhi, and 56% of all long-haul weekly flights departing from India operate from Delhi. Almost 50% (42% to be precise) of long-haul passengers from India chose Delhi Airport as their gateway,” said DIAL. It added that Delhi Airport enables 4 million domestic passengers annually to seamlessly connect to international destinations.
DIAL said the ongoing induction of wide-body aircraft by Indian carriers is set to transform Delhi Airport into a super-connector hub, reinforcing its position as a leading choice for international and long-haul travel.
Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO, said, “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 travellers worldwide.”
