Like several airports across North India, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) was badly hit by dense fog, disrupting flight operations. Airport authorities said around 228 flights were cancelled due to poor runway visibility, while several others were diverted. IndiGo also advised passengers to check their flight status and use its website or app for refunds or rebooking.
Flight cancellations and diversions in Delhi IGI
Like several airports across North India, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) was severely affected by dense fog, disrupting flight operations. Airport authorities said around 228 flights were cancelled due to poor runway visibility, while several others were diverted. IndiGo also advised passengers to check their flight status and use its website or app for refunds or rebooking.
Officials said low visibility caused by fog impacted multiple airports across North India. In a statement issued at 4 PM, Delhi Airport said flight operations were gradually returning to normal, though some arriving and departing flights could still face delays.
As per the latest update, a total of 228 flights—131 departures and 97 arrivals—have been cancelled so far, while five flights have been diverted to other airports.
Ministry of Civil Aviation officials visited Airport Operations Control Centre
Earlier, airport officials had stated that a total of 68 flights were cancelled and 5 flights were diverted to other airports due to the fog.
Around 2 PM, the airport had stated that runway visibility had improved and flight operations were returning to normal, but the dense fog in the morning had affected the entire day’s schedule.
Senior officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation visited the Airport Operations Control Centre and reviewed real-time operations.
The ministry and airlines clarified that safety is the top priority in seasonal conditions like fog, therefore several flights were rescheduled. Due to a backlog of delayed flights, it is taking time to fully restore normal operations.
IndiGo issues advisory
Airline IndiGo has issued an advisory stating that dense fog is affecting visibility at airports in North India, including Delhi, leading to delays and schedule changes. Low visibility for an extended period in the morning affected air traffic, and some flights were cancelled to ensure safe operations throughout the day.
IndiGo stated that affected passengers are being informed in advance via WhatsApp and email. Passengers can rebook their flights or claim a refund on the airline’s website. The airline’s teams are closely monitoring visibility conditions.
