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Delhi airport ranked ninth busiest globally

The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi has been ranked the ninth busiest airport in the world in Airports Council International (ACI) World’s preliminary rankings for 2024. It is the only Indian airport to feature in the global top 10 list. IGI airport handled 7.7 crore passengers in the calendar year 2024 and saw […]

It is the only Indian airport to feature in the global top 10 list (Express File)

The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi has been ranked the ninth busiest airport in the world in Airports Council International (ACI) World’s preliminary rankings for 2024.

It is the only Indian airport to feature in the global top 10 list. IGI airport handled 7.7 crore passengers in the calendar year 2024 and saw a rise in the ranking after getting the 10th spot in 2023, 13th in 2021, and 17th spot in 2019.

The Delhi airport’s rise in the ranking is attributed to expanded terminal and runway capacity, facial recognition and automated baggage systems, a growing network of over 150 international destinations, and renewable energy use, according to a press statement from Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the operator of the IGIA.

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“This recognition by ACI World is a testament to our relentless efforts to enhance the travel experience at the Delhi airport,” said Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO, DIAL.

According to ACI World, global passenger traffic in 2024 reached nearly 9.5 billion, a 9% increase from 2023 and 3.8% above pre-pandemic levels. The top 10 busiest airports accounted for 855 million passengers, or 9% of the total.

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