{"id":14929,"date":"2025-10-24T17:11:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T11:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/?p=14929"},"modified":"2025-10-24T17:11:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T11:41:10","slug":"air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport","title":{"rendered":"Air India Terminal Change at Delhi Airport: What Flyers Need to Know Before Their Next Flight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re planning a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/flights-to-india\"><b>flight from USA to India<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Air\u202fIndia and will pass through Indira\u202fGandhi\u202fInternational\u202fAirport (IGI) in Delhi, there\u2019s an important change you should know about. When your journey includes a stop or connection at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi, the usual routine is shifting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2025, Air India is moving parts of its operations to a different terminal. It\u2019s not a huge drama, but it <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">does<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mean you\u2019ll want to check your details carefully \u2014 to avoid that last-minute scramble. And as your friends at <\/span>Tripbeam<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019re here to walk you through exactly what changed, why it matters, and how you can stay ahead of it.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\/#Overview_IGIs_Terminals_and_How_Air_India_Operated_Before\" >Overview: IGI\u2019s Terminals and How Air India Operated Before<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\/#Details_of_the_Air_India_Terminal_Change_%E2%80%94_Whats_Changed_Which_Flights_Are_Affected_Effective_Dates_How_to_Confirm\" >Details of the Air India Terminal Change \u2014 What\u2019s Changed, Which Flights Are Affected, Effective Dates, How to Confirm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\/#Why_the_Change_Happened_Airport_Upgrades_Congestion_Operational_Efficiency\" >Why the Change Happened (Airport Upgrades, Congestion, Operational Efficiency)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\/#How_This_Affects_Connecting_Travellers_Especially_US_Flyers\" >How This Affects Connecting Travellers (Especially U.S. Flyers)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\/#Smooth-Travel_Tips_%E2%80%94_Pre-flight_Transit_Guide\" >Smooth-Travel Tips \u2014 Pre-flight &amp; Transit Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\/#Quick_Recap\" >Quick Recap\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\/#Q1_Which_terminal_is_Air_India_using_at_Delhi_Airport_now\" >Q1) Which terminal is Air India using at Delhi Airport now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\/#Q2_How_do_I_check_my_Air_India_terminal_before_flying\" >Q2) How do I check my Air India terminal before flying?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\/#Q3_Are_US_to_India_Air_India_flights_affected_by_the_terminal_change\" >Q3) Are U.S. to India Air India flights affected by the terminal change?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\/#Q4_How_early_should_I_reach_Delhi_Airport_for_international_departures\" >Q4) How early should I reach Delhi Airport for international departures?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\/#Q5_Does_the_terminal_change_affect_baggage_transfers_for_connecting_flights\" >Q5) Does the terminal change affect baggage transfers for connecting flights?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_IGIs_Terminals_and_How_Air_India_Operated_Before\"><\/span><b>Overview: IGI\u2019s Terminals and How Air India Operated Before<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s set the scene. Delhi\u2019s IGI Airport has several main terminals that carry the bulk of traffic:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Terminal 3 (T3)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 This is the big international terminal, and also the hub for many of Air India\u2019s operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Terminal 2 (T2)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Historically used for domestic flights and some smaller carriers; has been undergoing upgrades.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Terminal 1 (T1)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Also domestic-centric (low cost carriers etc), and a little further away from T3.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the change, if you were flying Air India from the U.S. to India (say <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/flights-to-delhi\"><b>New York to Delhi<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and then onward in India), your arrival into Delhi would almost always be T3 for the international leg. Suppose you were connecting to a domestic flight in India. In that case, you\u2019d usually still operate out of T3 or sometimes another terminal \u2014 but generally one terminal which made life simpler for U.S. flyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Details_of_the_Air_India_Terminal_Change_%E2%80%94_Whats_Changed_Which_Flights_Are_Affected_Effective_Dates_How_to_Confirm\"><\/span><b>Details of the Air India Terminal Change \u2014 What\u2019s Changed, Which Flights Are Affected, Effective Dates, How to Confirm<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what exactly has changed? Here are the updated 2025 specifics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From <\/span><b>26 October 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Air India announced that some of its domestic flights at IGI will move from T3 to T2.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More precisely: <\/span><b>60 of Air India\u2019s approx. 180 daily domestic departures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out of Delhi will be shifted to T2.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those moved flights will carry <\/span><b>four-digit flight numbers starting with \u201c1\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example AI 1737, AI 1787 \u2014 to help you identify which terminal your flight uses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, Air India\u2019s low-cost subsidiary Air\u202fIndia\u202fExpress will move all its domestic flights at Delhi to T1 from the same date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It remains clear that all<\/span><b> international flights of Air India will continue from T3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for now.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The underlying driver: upgrades and expansion work at T3.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The terminal T2 itself has been freshly refurbished and ready to reopen for this purpose. For example, coverage notes T2 is reopened to host about 120 domestic flights daily from October 26.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/delhi\/40-year-old-t2-set-for-its-second-innings-from-oct-26-to-see-120-domestic-flights-every-day\/articleshow\/123907443.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short: if you\u2019re booking or flying a domestic leg within India that begins or ends at Delhi after October 26, 2025, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check your terminal<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If your flight number begins with \u201cAI1XXX\u201d it likely departs from T2. If your booking is with Air India Express it\u2019s likely from T1.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Change_Happened_Airport_Upgrades_Congestion_Operational_Efficiency\"><\/span><b>Why the Change Happened (Airport Upgrades, Congestion, Operational Efficiency)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might wonder: why all this shuffle? The answer is straightforward: hub optimisation. As Delhi\u2019s IGI airport grows, T3 is being expanded to handle more international traffic. That means domestic operations are being shifted out of T3 so the work can proceed smoothly without disrupting major international arrivals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, refurbishing T2 (and putting T1 to more use) helps redistribute load, reduce congestion at T3, and ultimately give travellers a smoother experience. Cover story: <\/span><b><i>T2 was closed earlier (for repairs since 15 April 2025) and has been brought back into focus.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For you flying out of the U.S., this means a little extra attention up front will save you time and potential hassle later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_This_Affects_Connecting_Travellers_Especially_US_Flyers\"><\/span><b>How This Affects Connecting Travellers (Especially U.S. Flyers)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve booked your <\/span>flight from USA to India<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Air India, here\u2019s what to keep in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your international leg (US to Delhi) will still arrive\/depart at T3. Good \u2014 nothing changes there.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an onward <\/span>domestic flight<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Delhi (India connection) it could now be from T2 (or T1 in case of Air India Express).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppose you land from the U.S. into T3, then you have a domestic flight from Delhi to Mumbai, Bangalore etc. You\u2019ll need to check which terminal your domestic leg uses. If it\u2019s T2, you\u2019ll move from T3 \u2192 T2; if T1, you\u2019ll even further.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baggage transfers: If you have a single ticket (one PNR) on Air India for the international + domestic, your baggage should be through-checked and you won\u2019t need to collect and re-check. The press release confirms seamless transfer for inter-terminal connections where applicable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you\u2019ve booked separately (international ticket with Air India, domestic separately etc), you may need to handle baggage and check-in anew at the new terminal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the terminals are different, you should <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allow extra buffer time<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for transfer. The distance between T3 and T1 is noticeably more than staying within one terminal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For U.S. flyers booking winter\/holiday travel: check layover time, terminal numbers, and maybe choose a longer layover if uncertain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smooth-Travel_Tips_%E2%80%94_Pre-flight_Transit_Guide\"><\/span><b>Smooth-Travel Tips \u2014 Pre-flight &amp; Transit Guide<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some practical pointers to help you stay ahead of the curve:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your terminal in advance: Use Air India\u2019s website\/app (Manage My Booking) or check your e-ticket. Confirm whether your domestic leg is one of the shifted flights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at the flight number: If your domestic flight from Delhi is a four-digit number beginning with \u201c1\u201d (AI1XXX), it likely operates from T2. If it\u2019s with Air India Express, look for \u201c9XXX\u201d series.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arrive early for international departures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 For <\/span>US to Delhi flights<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you should aim for the airline\u2019s recommended check-in time (commonly 3 hours ahead). Once landed in Delhi, if you have a domestic connection, factor in transfer time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Allow extra time if you\u2019re moving terminals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Use the free inter-terminal shuttle between T1, T2, T3 (runs every ~10 minutes according to the press release).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Track your baggage situation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 If you\u2019re through-ticketed, expect seamless baggage transfer. If not, you\u2019ll likely collect and re-check \u2014 minimal but worth knowing ahead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monitor your contact details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Air India says it will proactively notify passengers whose flights are relocated. But it still pays to check your booking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be aware of signage and airport staff<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Because of the changes, staff will have dedicated assistance, and signage will be updated. If you\u2019re unsure, ask airport staff wearing special vests (as noted by Air India\u2019s announcement).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>US to India travellers consider travel timing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 During peak seasons (holidays, festivals), the airport will be busy. If you know you have to transfer terminals, build in a bit of cushion time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Recap\"><\/span><b>Quick Recap\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To wrap things up: if you\u2019re flying Air India from the U.S. and have a leg via Delhi, your international arrival remains at T3. But from <\/span>26 October 2025<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a chunk of domestic flights will shift to T2 (for Air India) or T1 (for Air India Express). Make a habit of checking your flight number, terminal information, and transfer buffer time. With this awareness, you\u2019ll avoid unnecessary airport stress. And if you want <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/last-minute-flights-to-india\"><b>last-minute flights from the USA to India<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with route deals and travel support, Tripbeam is ready to help you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><b>FAQ<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"customfaq-list\"><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Which_terminal_is_Air_India_using_at_Delhi_Airport_now\"><\/span><strong>Q1) Which terminal is Air India using at Delhi Airport now?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> From 26 October 2025 onward, some domestic flights of Air India will move from Terminal 3 (T3) to Terminal 2 (T2) at IGI Delhi. These shifts affect about 60 daily departures. All Air India international flights continue at T3.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_How_do_I_check_my_Air_India_terminal_before_flying\"><\/span><strong>Q2) How do I check my Air India terminal before flying?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> \r\n\r\n\r\nYou can simply log into Air India\u2019s website or mobile app and go to Manage My Booking. Your e-ticket or boarding pass will show the terminal. Also, look at your domestic flight number if it\u2019s in the \u201c1XXX\u201d series (e.g., AI1737) after 26 October, it\u2019s likely departing from T2.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Are_US_to_India_Air_India_flights_affected_by_the_terminal_change\"><\/span><strong>Q3) Are U.S. to India Air India flights affected by the terminal change?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> If you\u2019re taking a direct USA to India flight with Air India, the international segment is not shifting \u2014 it remains at T3 in Delhi. The terminal change impacts domestic segments within India that follow the international leg (if applicable).<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_How_early_should_I_reach_Delhi_Airport_for_international_departures\"><\/span><strong>Q4) How early should I reach Delhi Airport for international departures?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> For international departures into or out of Delhi (especially for major U.S. routes), aim to arrive at the airport at least three hours before your scheduled departure. If you are connecting to a domestic flight from a different terminal (T2 or T1), build in extra time for the transfer.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Does_the_terminal_change_affect_baggage_transfers_for_connecting_flights\"><\/span><strong>Q5) Does the terminal change affect baggage transfers for connecting flights?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> Yes, but only if your flights are on the same ticket and booked via Air India. In that case, your baggage will be transferred airside between terminals automatically. If you have separate bookings, you may need to collect baggage and check it in again at the new terminal.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re planning a flight from USA to India with Air\u202fIndia and will pass through Indira\u202fGandhi\u202fInternational\u202fAirport (IGI) in Delhi, there\u2019s an important change you should know about. When your journey includes a stop or connection at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi, the usual routine is shifting.\u00a0 In 2025, Air India is moving parts of its operations to a different terminal. It\u2019s not a huge drama, but it does mean you\u2019ll want to check your details carefully \u2014 to avoid that last-minute scramble. And as your friends at Tripbeam, we\u2019re here to walk you through exactly what changed, why it matters, and how you can stay ahead of it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":14933,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[2506,333],"class_list":["post-14929","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-news","tag-book-usa-to-india-flight","tag-flight-from-usa-to-india"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Air India Terminal Change at Delhi Airport (2025 Update)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Know all about Air India\u2019s terminal change at Delhi Airport in 2025. Find affected flights, tips, and updates for U.S.\u2013India flyers.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Air India Terminal Change at Delhi Airport (2025 Update)\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Know all about Air India\u2019s terminal change at Delhi Airport in 2025. Find affected flights, tips, and updates for U.S.\u2013India flyers.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"TripBeam Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tripbeamofficial\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-10-24T11:41:10+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Air-India-Terminal-Change-at-Delhi-Airport-What-Flyers-Need-to-Know-Before-Their-Next-Flight.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"419\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Admin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@trip_beam\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@trip_beam\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Admin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Admin\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/7b03231f990108d5756c8c71d8cb92c2\"},\"headline\":\"Air India Terminal Change at Delhi Airport: What Flyers Need to Know Before Their Next Flight\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-10-24T17:11:10+05:30\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\"},\"wordCount\":1222,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/Air-India-Terminal-Change-at-Delhi-Airport-What-Flyers-Need-to-Know-Before-Their-Next-Flight.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"book USA to india flight\",\"flight from USA to India\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Travel News\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-10-24T17:11:10+05:30\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\",\"name\":\"Air India Terminal Change at Delhi Airport (2025 Update)\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/Air-India-Terminal-Change-at-Delhi-Airport-What-Flyers-Need-to-Know-Before-Their-Next-Flight.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-10-24T11:41:10+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/7b03231f990108d5756c8c71d8cb92c2\"},\"description\":\"Know all about Air India\u2019s terminal change at Delhi Airport in 2025. Find affected flights, tips, and updates for U.S.\u2013India flyers.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/Air-India-Terminal-Change-at-Delhi-Airport-What-Flyers-Need-to-Know-Before-Their-Next-Flight.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/Air-India-Terminal-Change-at-Delhi-Airport-What-Flyers-Need-to-Know-Before-Their-Next-Flight.jpg\",\"width\":800,\"height\":419,\"caption\":\"Air India Terminal Change at Delhi Airport What Flyers Need to Know Before Their Next Flight\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Travel News\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/category\\\/travel-news\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Air India Terminal Change at Delhi Airport: What Flyers Need to Know Before Their Next Flight\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"TripBeam\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/7b03231f990108d5756c8c71d8cb92c2\",\"name\":\"Admin\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/abc38516d8089b81f726be5d9c8393e4790d3edae7ad34dc38edf8edb4345656?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/abc38516d8089b81f726be5d9c8393e4790d3edae7ad34dc38edf8edb4345656?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/abc38516d8089b81f726be5d9c8393e4790d3edae7ad34dc38edf8edb4345656?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Admin\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tripbeam.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/seomanager\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Air India Terminal Change at Delhi Airport (2025 Update)","description":"Know all about Air India\u2019s terminal change at Delhi Airport in 2025. Find affected flights, tips, and updates for U.S.\u2013India flyers.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Air India Terminal Change at Delhi Airport (2025 Update)","og_description":"Know all about Air India\u2019s terminal change at Delhi Airport in 2025. Find affected flights, tips, and updates for U.S.\u2013India flyers.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport","og_site_name":"TripBeam Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tripbeamofficial","article_published_time":"2025-10-24T11:41:10+00:00","og_image":[{"width":800,"height":419,"url":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Air-India-Terminal-Change-at-Delhi-Airport-What-Flyers-Need-to-Know-Before-Their-Next-Flight.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Admin","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@trip_beam","twitter_site":"@trip_beam","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Admin","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport"},"author":{"name":"Admin","@id":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/7b03231f990108d5756c8c71d8cb92c2"},"headline":"Air India Terminal Change at Delhi Airport: What Flyers Need to Know Before Their Next Flight","datePublished":"2025-10-24T17:11:10+05:30","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport"},"wordCount":1222,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Air-India-Terminal-Change-at-Delhi-Airport-What-Flyers-Need-to-Know-Before-Their-Next-Flight.jpg","keywords":["book USA to india flight","flight from USA to India"],"articleSection":["Travel News"],"inLanguage":"en-US","dateModified":"2025-10-24T17:11:10+05:30"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport","url":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport","name":"Air India Terminal Change at Delhi Airport (2025 Update)","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Air-India-Terminal-Change-at-Delhi-Airport-What-Flyers-Need-to-Know-Before-Their-Next-Flight.jpg","datePublished":"2025-10-24T11:41:10+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/7b03231f990108d5756c8c71d8cb92c2"},"description":"Know all about Air India\u2019s terminal change at Delhi Airport in 2025. Find affected flights, tips, and updates for U.S.\u2013India flyers.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Air-India-Terminal-Change-at-Delhi-Airport-What-Flyers-Need-to-Know-Before-Their-Next-Flight.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Air-India-Terminal-Change-at-Delhi-Airport-What-Flyers-Need-to-Know-Before-Their-Next-Flight.jpg","width":800,"height":419,"caption":"Air India Terminal Change at Delhi Airport What Flyers Need to Know Before Their Next Flight"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/air-india-terminal-change-delhi-airport#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Travel News","item":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/category\/travel-news"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Air India Terminal Change at Delhi Airport: What Flyers Need to Know Before Their Next Flight"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/","name":"TripBeam","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/7b03231f990108d5756c8c71d8cb92c2","name":"Admin","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/abc38516d8089b81f726be5d9c8393e4790d3edae7ad34dc38edf8edb4345656?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/abc38516d8089b81f726be5d9c8393e4790d3edae7ad34dc38edf8edb4345656?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/abc38516d8089b81f726be5d9c8393e4790d3edae7ad34dc38edf8edb4345656?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Admin"},"url":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/author\/seomanager"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14929","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14929"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14929\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14934,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14929\/revisions\/14934"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14933"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14929"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14929"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14929"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}