Delhi airport transfer traffic hits 27% share, lifting hub retail catchment

IGI Airport handled 1.9 million transfer passengers in May 2026, or 27% of 7.14 million total flyers, up from 20% a year ago. With 56,000 daily transit passengers and 61% domestic-to-domestic transfers, GMR-operated concessions and duty-free gain a deeper dwell-time audience.

— Filed Sun, 7 Jun, 2026, 18:23 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Delhi's IGI Airport handled 1.9 million transfer passengers in May 2026, 27% of total traffic, up from 20% a year ago. Growing transit volumes strengthen Delhi's hub status, supporting airport retail footfall potential for GMR-operated concessions and duty-free.