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.
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.