Delhi Airport is the first airport in India that has direct connectivity to 150 destinations. With Thai AirAsia X adding Bangkok as its latest direct route from Delhi, the airport’s status is further strengthened as a major aviation center in the region. Expansion and new international routes have been critical for cementing its position as a global favorite for travelers within India and globally.
Delhi Airport Expands its Global Connectivity
Thai AirAsia X has launched direct services between Delhi and Bangkok-Don Mueang (DMK) and is therefore the 150th destination now directly connected to the airport. The Airbus A330 will operate the route twice a week though is expected to double its number of frequencies by mid-January 2025. With this, Delhi Airport affirms the expansion into more Indian destinations as well as all destinations globally.
It added over 20 exclusive international routes during the last few years and nowadays includes some of the highly demanded destinations like Phnom Penh, Bali Denpasar, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver, Washington Dulles, Chicago O’Hare, and Tokyo Haneda. These developments have placed Delhi on the world map as an important player in international air travel, ensuring smooth connections between India and some of the world’s most important hubs.
Delhi Airport as South Asia’s Leading Transit Hub
Over the last decade transfer passengers have doubled at Delhi Airport to make it India’s premier transit hub. Delhi airport now accounts for an important share of all long-haul flights out of India 88 percent of all long-haul destinations, and 56 percent of all long-haul weekly flights.
International long haul passengers to India prefer Delhi with close to 50 percent opting to come into India through its doors. This is turning into a trend because of the efficient connectivity, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and smooth transfer processes that assist international travelers in their smooth transition.
Role of Delhi Airport in India’s Long-Haul Connectivity
Delhi Airport now is a part of connectivity and a landmark for India specially in the long-haul of international services. Indian carriers came in with wide-body aircraft, making Delhi Airport the ‘super-connector’ between all the places across Europe and Asia and North America plus much more. The connectivity through the Delhi airport will increase, thereby giving the users better connectivity to an international destination with fewer halts; therefore, it is expected to have a better experience with the passengers.
Delhi Airport plays an important role in India’s aviation sector by connecting nearly four million passengers annually on international flights. It is further displaying the growth in India’s influence in the international air travel market by increasing its global network.
Future Plans and Current Expansion
Delhi International Airport Limited is focused on developing international connections and services in the interests of modern air travel. New connections, coupled with continued induction of more wide body aircraft, will strongly establish the Delhi as an international connecting Hub. Modern infrastructure coupled along with its commitment to best passenger services makes it amongst the most preferred destinations by international passengers.
“We are proud to lead India into a new era of aviation,” says Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO of DIAL. “This milestone connecting 150 destinations is a testimony of our unrelenting effort in enhancing global connectivity with superior travel experiences. We stay committed to being the hub of choice for global travelers.”.
Conclusion
Connecting 150 destinations is a very impressive feat by Delhi Airport, putting the airport at the very top rung of global aviation. International routes are continually added to ensure that Delhi is at the top of the global travel circuit and that it has efficient infrastructure along with passenger-centric facilities. As it expands, the airport will be the most integral part of increasing connectivity to the world from India while providing seamless travel experiences both to domestic and international travelers. For anyone looking to access the globe, of course, the hub for Delhi Airport.
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