Terminal 2 Takes Off Again: Delhi Airport Reopens Future-Ready Hub On October 26

Delhi Airport’s Terminal 2 is back in action after a comprehensive overhaul aimed at modernizing infrastructure and improving passenger flow. The terminal, which had been closed since April 2025 for upgrades, will now handle approximately 120 daily domestic flights operated by Air India and IndiGo. The reopening marks a significant milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure development.

Key Highlights  

- Terminal 2 reopens from the night of October 25–26, with full operations starting October 26  

- Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu inaugurated the facility, calling it a “future-ready” terminal designed to meet growing passenger demand  

- The upgraded terminal features autonomous boarding bridges, self-baggage drop counters, and a high-resolution Flight Information Display System (FIDS)  

- Passenger comfort is enhanced with improved flooring, skylight architecture, and expanded check-in zones 
 
- The terminal now has an annual handling capacity of 15 million passengers  

- IndiGo and Air India have issued travel advisories to guide passengers on terminal-specific operations  

- The renovation aligns with Delhi’s emergence as a preferred transfer hub, managing nearly 50,000 daily transfers and half of northern India’s air traffic

The reopening of Terminal 2 is expected to ease congestion across IGI Airport’s terminals and streamline domestic travel. With smart systems and expanded capacity, the terminal reflects India’s push toward tech-enabled, passenger-centric aviation infrastructure.

Sources: Indian Express, Times of India, Livemint, India Today