Flying from UAE to Delhi? Terminal 2 shuts from April 15 — what travellers need to know

Dubai: Starting April 15, 2025, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport will shut Terminal 2 (T2) for major maintenance and runway upgrades. As a result, all domestic flights that previously operated from T2 will now be handled at Terminal 1 (T1) until further notice, airport authorities have confirmed.

This move is part of a broader infrastructure revamp aimed at enhancing facilities and improving the overall passenger experience. The renovation work is expected to last 4 to 6 months.

Airlines have begun issuing advisories urging travelers to verify their updated flight schedules and departure terminals via official airline websites or the Delhi Airport portal, as the terminal change may result in schedule modifications or delays.

Passengers flying from the UAE to Delhi on or after April 15 should be aware that Terminal 2 will be closed. International arrivals and departures will continue as usual from Terminal 3 (T3), but travellers with connecting domestic flights are advised to stay alert.

Major UAE carriers such as Etihad Airways, Emirates, Flydubai, and Air Arabia operate out of Terminal 3, which remains fully functional. T3 handles both international and domestic operations and features a modern, five-level structure with dedicated areas for arrivals and departures.

Although UAE-based travellers won’t be directly impacted by the closure of T2, those on codeshare routes or connecting flights with Indian domestic airlines should double-check terminal details and plan for additional transfer time between terminals.

Passengers flying with Indian domestic airlines—such as IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air, previously based at T2—must now use Terminal 1. Airlines have begun alerting passengers about the terminal reassignment and are urging everyone to confirm their flight status and terminal information before traveling.

IndiGo, which was the final carrier operating solely from T2, will now serve passengers from Terminals 1 and 3. The airline has stressed the importance of checking flight details in advance as part of efforts to streamline operations.

Travellers on codeshare bookings involving carriers like Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic, or American Airlines—where the first leg is operated by IndiGo—should allow additional time for terminal transfers. 

T2 is positioned adjacent to Terminal 3 and is directly linked to the Delhi Airport Metro Line, making it a key part of Delhi Airport’s future expansion plans.

GMR Group, the airport operator, is continuing its multi-phase modernization project, which includes the expansion of Terminal 1, the development of a fourth runway, and the launch of India’s first elevated cross-taxiway.