Delhi airport's T2 to be temporarily closed for refurbishment works in next financial year

NEW DELHI: Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) on Friday announced that Terminal 2 (T2) of Indira Gandhi International Airport will be closed for four to six months starting in the next financial year for refurbishment.

The upgrades are expected to be completed by the second quarter of FY26. The closure will not significantly impact airport operations as Terminal 1 (T1) will accommodate the additional load of passengers.

T2, which was constructed 40 years ago by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), will undergo extensive renovations to improve the passenger experience and increase capacity for future growth. T1 and T2 currently serve domestic flights while Terminal 3 (T3) handles international flights.

"The decades-old terminal will undergo significant upgrades aimed at elevating the passenger experience and increasing the airport's capacity to meet future growth demands," said DIAL release.

DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar stated, "The refurbishment of the four-decade-old T2 is the need of the hour."

He also added that the upgrades will enhance the overall passenger experience by upgrading key infrastructure, improving operational efficiency, and elevating passenger comfort.

He noted, "With the terminal's projected passenger capacity expected to reach its peak by FY 2025-26, these enhancements will be crucial in supporting the growing demand for air travel, particularly for domestic passengers."

The airport currently handles around 1,300 flight movements daily.