Services at New Delhi Airport

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Find out what services and facilities are available at Delhi Airport. Where is the best place to eat and where to shop?

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Internet and wi-fi

Wi-fi is available free of charge, however, to access it you must register via a kiosk where you load your passport. Kiosks are located in several places in all terminals in the public and transit areas.

From the kiosk, you will receive a ticket with a password and username that you enter to log in to the unlimited wifi.

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Luggage storage

The airport's official luggage storage facility is located in the metro station building between terminals 2 and 3. The room is marked as "Left Luggage".

A passport is required for storage, however, access to the storage room is possible without entering the terminal.

The price for 24-hour storage ranges from 300 inr to 600 inr. Detailed information can be found on the website: newdelhiairport.in/cloakroom.

There is no baggage room at Terminal 1.

Shops and supermarkets

All terminals are fairly well equipped with various types of shops. Terminal 1 has the least facilities.

WHSmith mini-markets are located in several locations in Terminals 2 and 3 and their opening hours correspond to flight operations.

There are also several pharmacies in the public and transit areas of all terminals.

In the public areas of the arrivals terminals you will also always find local mobile operator shops with local sim cards.

Other shops are available especially after security check. In all terminals, you can always shop in the large duty free shops immediately after passport or security control. Among the well-known brands, the following shops are examples:

  • Marks & Spencer - Terminal 3, domestic section, transit area
  • Samsonite - Terminal 3, domestic section, transit area
  • Hamleys - Terminal 3, Domestic, Transit and Public (Arrivals) as well as Terminal 2, Transit
  • Victoria's Secret - Terminal 3, international section, transit area
  • Skechers - Terminal 2, domestic section, transit area
  • Hugo Boss - Terminal 3, international section, transit area

A list of all shops can be found on the airport website: newdelhiairport.in/shop.

Dining options

There are plenty of dining options in all terminals, but only after security check.

If you go inside the terminal, there are virtually no food options in the public area, and the earliest you can get through security is 4 hours before an international flight and 3 hours before a domestic flight.

If you arrive at the airport earlier, stay outside where there are restaurants open to the public outside Terminal 3 (such as KFC).

What restaurants are open 24/7?

  • McDonald's: fast food - Terminal 3, international departures, transit area
  • Costa Coffee: café - Terminal 3, public area
  • Costa Coffee: café - Terminal 1, public area
  • Tiffin Express: local fast food - Terminal 2, public area
  • Tiffin Express: local fast food - Terminal 3, international departures, transit area
  • Subway: fast food - Terminal 2, public area
  • Subway: fast food - Terminal 3, public area - arrivals
  • Curry Kitchen: Indian cuisine - Terminal 3, public area - arrivals
  • Noodle: dining room, Asian cuisine - Terminal 2, transit area
  • Fresh & Healthy: dining room, Indian cuisine - Terminal 2, transit area
  • Caffé Tonnio: café - Terminal 3, domestic departures, transit area
  • The Irish House: pub - Terminal 3, international departures, transit zone
  • Ultra Bar: bar - Terminal 3, international departures, transit zone
  • Street Foods: dining room - Terminal 1, transit zone
  • Vaango: Indian restaurant - Terminal 1, transit zone

A list of all restaurants can be found on the airport website: newdelhiairport.in/eat-dine.

ATMs and currency exchange offices

A large number of ATMs of all major Indian banks are located in all terminals in the arrival and departure areas.

ATM withdrawals usually incur a fee of around 100 inr.

Currency exchange offices at the airport are also operated by banks. Exchange rates are therefore regulated by the central bank and you will not encounter extremely unfavourable exchange rates at Delhi airport.

Luggage wrapping

All terminals have kiosks in the check-in halls where you can wrap your luggage in protective film.

These kiosks are open 24/7 and the price per bag is 600 inr.

Showers

Free public showers are not available at Delhi Airport. You can only use the showers in the premium lounges or in many hotels in or near the airport.

Drinking water

Cold drinking water fountains are available at most toilets, from which you can fill your own bottle free of charge.

Smoking rooms

Ventilated smoking rooms are located in all terminals after security checks.

Vending machines

Vending machines selling drinks, sweets or small snacks are scattered throughout all terminals.

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