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BS EDIT: Can Indian Airports Rival Global Transit Hubs?

By Business StandardPublished On Jan 16, 2025
Delhi airport

Air India’s global vision

India’s busiest airport, Delhi, handles minimal transit traffic compared to Dubai or Doha. Air India aims to change that

IndiGo

IndiGo joins the race

IndiGo expands globally, using partnerships like Turkish Airlines and exploring direct routes to Europe

Singapore Changi Airport

India vs global hubs

Indian airports trail Dubai and Singapore in efficiency, reliability, and connections—key transit factors

Airport baggage belt

Infrastructure hurdles

Efficient customs, baggage handling, and schedules are essential to attract transit passengers

Delhi IGI Airport

Capacity upgrades underway

Delhi airport plans to boost capacity by 30%, enabling 110 takeoffs and landings per hour

Bengaluru airport

Collaboration is key

Airlines, airports, and regulators must unite to transform Indian airports into global hubs