TERMINAL OPENINGS DELHI AIRPORT, INDIA New Terminal 1 The new Terminal 1 at Delhi Airport officially opened and became operational in August 2024. Developed as part of the Phase 3A expansion project by the airport’s operating company, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the project consolidated the Arrival and Departure terminals to increase the terminal’s area from 55,740m 2 to 206,950m 2 . “Terminal 1 enhances capacity and redefines the passenger experience while embracing sustainability,” says Indana Prabhakara Rao, deputy managing director of airport operator GMR Group. “The expanded integrated terminal, a marvel of innovation and aesthetics, will serve 40 million passengers annually, double its previous capacity. This project is about India’s aspirations, and positions the national capital as a gateway to New India, connecting us more closely to the world and boosting our economic prospects. It creates jobs, fosters innovation and paves the way for a brighter future for our nation.” T1 brings Delhi Airport’s total passenger capacity to 100 million T1’s artwork was chosen to symbolize India and the spirit of unity in diversity ABOVE LEFT reclaim carousels. These carousels have enabled the BHS to increase its handling capacity from 3,240 to 6,000 bags per hour. Inside the terminal, passengers can experience the upgraded shop-and-dine area, a prayer room, yoga area, quiet zone, group seating, laptop charging stations, mobile charging stations, self-medication room, baby care rooms and smart washrooms. DIAL has also created tailored curbside lounge facilities for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM), with elevated seating, phones to call for special assistance, and a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower service. Passenger-centric design To handle this larger number of travelers, the terminal has invested heavily in its passenger processing technologies. It now features India’s facial recognition system DigiYatra at all entry gates. Five check-in islands host 108 CUSS terminals with 36 self baggage-drop (SBD) kiosks. Furthermore, 20 automated tray retrieval systems (ATRS) are supported by individual carrier systems (ICS) and 10 70m-long baggage T1 has 24 entry points for passengers Sustainable record-breaking Upon opening the terminal, Delhi Airport became the world’s only airport in the above 40 million passenger per annum category to receive Level 5 certification in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program. As a result, it has officially become a net zero carbon Indana Prabhakara Rao, GMR emission airport, ahead of its 2030 target. Designed in adherence to USGBC LEED Platinum standards, T1 incorporates features like daylighting concepts and energy-efficient systems. The Phase 3A expansion project also involved construction of a new 4.43km Code F runway (11L/29R), parallel to the third runway on the Southern Airfield. This runway not only provides improved operational flexibility by reducing taxiing time and CO 2 emissions but also makes Delhi Airport the only Indian airport to have four operational runways. “The Delhi Airport Phase 3A Expansion project, a monumental undertaking driven by GMR Airports Infrastructure-led DIAL, is more than bricks and mortar,” Rao comments. “It’s a testament to our nation’s ambition and a catalyst for its continued growth. As we celebrate this milestone, let us remember that this is just the beginning.” The expanded integrated terminal … will serve 40 million passengers annually 14 Passenger Terminal World SHOWCASE 2025 www.PassengerTerminalToday.com
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