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India's busiest airport, located in New Delhi, has achieved a significant milestone by connecting with 150 destinations. This achievement marks the first time any airport in India has reached such a number of connections. As the main hub for several major Indian airlines, Delhi Airport aims to strengthen its position as a key regional hub by attracting new airlines and routes.
New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) recently added Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport as its 150th destination, following the launch of Thai AirAsia X flights. A representative from Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), which manages DEL, stated to the Hindustan Times: “On Sunday, Thai AirAsia X launched direct flights between Delhi and Bangkok-Don Mueang (DMK), marking the 150th destination connected to Delhi airport. The route will operate with Airbus A330 aircraft at a 2x weekly frequency, increasing to 4x weekly by mid-January 2025.”
Delhi overtook Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport around 2008-09 and has since expanded significantly in terms of infrastructure and flight operations. Two major Indian airlines, IndiGo and Air India, have their primary bases at DEL, contributing greatly to its extensive network.
