The 3756-room Centaur Hotel is located on the Indira Gandhi International Airport site, 1km (0.5 mile) from Terminal 2. Facilities include a health club and shopping arcade.
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New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport Guide (DEL)
Airport info
Code:
DEL
Number of terminals:
3
Dialling code:
+91
Timezone:
GMT +5:30
Address:
New Delhi 110 037, India
Location:
The airport is located 23km (14 miles) south of New Delhi.
Telephone:
(011) 2566 1000.
Here you'll find essential information on Indira Gandhi International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Airport news:
After the completion of Terminal 3 in 2010, two more terminals and runways are planned as airport authorities are expecting a capacity of 100 million passengers a year by 2026.
Information:
There are information counters in all terminals. An Airport Manager Office is located in terminals for 24 hour information and assistance.
Website:
www.newdelhiairport.in Transfer between terminals:
The new Terminal 3 currently offers international flights. Later this year, it will also serve domestic flights with Air India, Jet Airways, JetLite, Jet Konnect, Kingfisher and Kingfisher Red. Terminal 2 is about 5km (3 miles) away from the main Domestic Terminal (Terminal 1) at Palam. There is a free transfer shuttle between the terminals. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Air India also operate a free shuttle running 24 hours; information counters are situated in the Arrivals areas of terminals.
Driving directions:
The airport is signposted from the city centre.
Public Transport
Public transport rail:
Metro:The Airport Express runs from Dwarka Sector 21 to New Delhi Railway Station via airport Terminal 3, 0600–2200, every 20 minutes.
Public transport road:
Bus: Buses run from the Arrivals area of Terminal 2 to central Delhi via Terminal 1 24 hours a day (journey time: 50 minutes). A railway reservations desk is located in the Arrivals area of Terminal 2 for passengers wanting to connect with the railway.
Coach: An air-conditioned coach service is available; bookings and information are available in the Arrivals hall of Terminal 2.
Taxi: Delhi Traffic Police pre-paid taxi booths, located in the Arrivals areas of both terminals, issue vouchers for travel to the city; travellers should retain the receipt until reaching the desired destination and then hand it to the driver. Metered taxis and auto rickshaws are also available.
Terminal facilities
Money:
Banks, bureau de change facilities, a post office and credit-card operated Internet kiosks are provided at both terminals.
Food:
There are snack bars and restaurants in Arrivals and Departures areas. Terminal 3 has restaurants, bars, cafés and fast-food outlets.
Shopping:
There are duty-free shops in both the Arrivals and Departures lounges. The Terminal 2 transit lounge has duty-free and speciality shops. Terminal 3 has 20,000 sq metres of retail space, including designer brands such as Gucci and Versace.
Luggage:
There is a left-luggage facility at the premium car park area near Terminal 2 and the standard car park opposite Terminal 1. A baggage wrapping service is available in Terminal 2. Lost property is at the Airport Manager Offices in both terminals.
Other:
There is a pharmacy in Terminal 2 and medical units in both terminals, manned by a doctor 24-hours a day. Resting rooms and baby care rooms are available at both terminals. The new Terminal 3 has lounges, nap and shower rooms.
Airport facilities
Conference and business:
Executive lounges with business facilities are located in Terminal 1 halls A and B. The Maharaja Lounge is situated in transit area of Terminal 2; other lounges are available. Conference and banqueting facilities are available at the Centaur Hotel (tel: (011) 2565 2223; www.centaurhotels.com/igi/), which is situated near Terminal 2. Terminal 3 also has five dedicated premium lounges.
Disabled facilities:
Toilets and ambulift facilities for disabled travellers are available; passengers should request any special assistance when booking their tickets. There is a special parking area for disabled travellers. Ther new Terminal 3 is barrier-free to suit passengers with special needs or reduced mobility.
Car parking:
Car parking is available at all three terminals. There are two car parks at Terminal 2 (premium and standard parking); a premium car park is also situated outside Terminal 1 (hall B). Free transfer is provided between Terminal 2 and the car park. In addition, there is space for 4,300 cars at an air-conditioned car park at Terminal 3.
Car rental:
Car hire is available outside the customs halls at both terminals; however, there is no facility for hiring self-drive cars at the airport, as these are not generally available in India. Carzonrent offers chauffeur driven cars and some self-drive options.
Airport hotels
Uppal's Orchid
The 5-star Uppal's Orchid hotel offers complimentay airport transfers to/from Indira Gandhi International Airport. The hotels offers extensive business and dining options, as well as a rooftop pool.
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