Airport Shuttle

Shuttle runs every 20 minutes between terminals at DEL

The Airport Shuttle at Indira Gandhi International Airport runs 24/7 between T1, T2, and T3, and it’s the simplest option when you’re already on-site and just need a terminal change. You’re looking at roughly a 10–20 minute ride depending on traffic inside the airport campus, plus the fixed 20-minute frequency between departures.

Services run all day and all night, with shuttles rolling every 20 minutes, so late arrivals at T3 around 02:00 or early morning low-cost departures from T1 around 06:00 are covered without needing the metro or a taxi. The loop focuses on airport-internal moves only, keeping things straightforward if your boarding pass already shows a different terminal code.

The shuttle is set up for both airside and landside terminal hops, depending on your ticket and security status, linking T1, T2, and T3 in a fixed pattern. If you’re moving from an international arrival at T3 to a domestic low-cost flight at T1 or T2, this is the standard airport-supplied option instead of exiting to the city side for rideshares.

Pricing often comes bundled or discounted with certain airlines’ through-check arrangements, and in many cases the Airport Shuttle is the default “no extra cost” link for same-day connections between T1, T2, and T3. Check the info screens at each terminal, which list next shuttle times in minutes, and confirm with the airport help desk if your ticket includes transfer transport.

Step-by-step: using the Airport Shuttle

• 1. On arrival at DEL, confirm your next flight’s terminal code (T1, T2, or T3) on your boarding pass or FIDS screens before moving toward exits.
• 2. Follow airport signage for “Inter-terminal Shuttle” or “Airport Shuttle” near arrivals areas; look for boards specifically mentioning T1–T2–T3 transfers.
• 3. If required, show your passport and same-day flight documents at the shuttle checkpoint; some counters also verify boarding passes for access.
• 4. Join the queue at the shuttle stop and check the posted timetable; you’re usually waiting at most 20 minutes for the next bus.
• 5. Board with your cabin bags and checked-bag tags visible; space is limited, so keep large trolleys compact and off the aisle.
• 6. Ride to your target terminal, watching for audio or display announcements mentioning T1, T2, or T3 so you don’t miss your stop.
• 7. On arrival at the new terminal, follow “Departures” signs immediately, since you’ll need to clear security again before reaching your gate.

One tip: build a 45–60 minute buffer on top of the shuttle’s 20-minute frequency when planning tight inter-terminal connections, especially if you’re landing in T3 and heading to a domestic departure at T1 in peak evening banks.