Delhi Airport has achieved the milestone by becoming the first airport in the country to connect 150 destinations. Air Asia X has launched the direct flights connecting Delhi and Bangkok-Don Mueang. Doing this makes the Delhi Airport connecting 150 destinations.
The new route will run the Airbus A330 aircraft. This Airbus will operate twice a week. As per media reports the plan is to increase the frequency by January 2025.
Delhi International Airport Limited mentioned in the statement issued by them that, the Delhi Airport has included over 20 international destinations. The destinations include Phnom Penh, Bali Denpasar, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver, Washington Dulles, Chicago O’Hare, and Tokyo Haneda.
In the last decade, the airport saw a 100% growth in transfer passengers. This solidified the position of Delhi Airport in the market. Out of all the long-haul destinations from India, 88 percent of destinations are connected from Delhi and 56 percent of all long-haul weekly flights departing from India, operate from the Delhi airport. Almost 50 percent (42 percent, to be exact) of long-haul passengers from India choose Delhi as their gateway.
Delhi Airport enables seamless connections for four million domestic passengers annually to international destinations. The ongoing introduction of wide-body aircraft by Indian carriers is poised to transform Delhi Airport into a super-connector hub, reinforcing its position as a leading 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,” said Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO of Delhi International Airport Limited.
Delhi Airport’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, passenger-centric facilities, and efficient transfer processes have played a pivotal role in its success, making it a benchmark for excellence in the aviation industry.
