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Third international pier at IGI's T3 to begin in first week of May 2026
Delhi IGI's Terminal 3 will add Pier C to international operations in the first week of May 2026, making Piers A, B, and C international while Pier D becomes the sole domestic pier. The revamp increases international capacity and includes several efficiency upgrades across the terminal.
Why It Matters
The change raises T3's international capacity by about 50% to support growing long-haul traffic and India’s goal of becoming a global aviation hub.
Timeline
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DIAL CEO comments on expansion
April 24, 2026
CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar says the conversion strengthens Delhi Airport’s ability to support long-haul connectivity, airlines’ expansion plans and India’s ambition to be a global aviation hub.
Upgrades announced to support international operations
April 24, 2026
Upgrades include 12 new self-baggage drop counters, 20 emigration counters, five ATRS lanes, dual-view X-BIS machines for faster security screening, 16 boarding gates converted for international operations, 40 additional BOI counters in arrivals, and three new escalators and four lifts.
International capacity to rise at Terminal 3
April 24, 2026
DIAL states the international passenger handling capacity at Terminal 3 will rise by around 50%, translating to an additional 10 MPPA, with total international capacity around 30–32 MPPA.
Pier D becomes the sole domestic pier at T3; Piers A, B, C handle international flights
April 24, 2026
With the conversion, Pier D will be the sole domestic pier at Terminal 3, while Piers A, B and C will handle international flights.
Pier C repurposed from domestic to international
April 24, 2026
DIAL says Pier C is being repurposed from a domestic to an international operations pier after careful planning.
Pier C to begin international operations in first week of May 2026
April 24, 2026
Pier C is set to commence international operations from the first week of May 2026 at Terminal 3.