Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) recorded 71,66,161 passengers in May 2026, marking a 14.7% increase compared to May last year.

Delhi, India

Who

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), Delhi airport, Air Traffic Movements (ATMs)

What

When

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:22:16 GMT · 1h 34m ago

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Delhi, India ·

Why

Despite the ongoing West Asia war, Delhi airport's passenger traffic increased due to strong domestic demand and resilience in international travel plans.

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This growth at Delhi airport, contrasting with concerns about the West Asia conflict's impact on international travel, highlights the resilience of major aviation hubs when backed by substantial domestic markets, even as other regional airports (like Hyderabad) experienced negative growth due to their reliance on affected international routes.

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