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Air India has announced it will move part of its domestic flight operations from Terminal 3 (T3) to Terminal 2 (T2) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport from October 26, 2025. The Tata Group-owned full-service airline said the move is designed to optimise terminal operations and facilitate ongoing expansion work at T3. Passengers are urged to verify their flight details before travelling to avoid confusion.
“Starting 26th October 2025, Air India will adjust their domestic operations at Delhi Airport to support T3 expansion activities: Air India: 60 out of 180 daily domestic flights will shift to Terminal 2 (T2). All international flights continue to operate from T3. Passengers are advised to keep their contact details updated and check flight/terminal info via our website, app, or 24x7 support,” the airline posted on X.
Flights departing from T2 will carry flight numbers beginning with ‘AI1XXX’, such as AI1234 or AI1756, according to the airline’s website. The change coincides with the start of Air India’s Northern Winter Schedule commencing on October 26, which will see a substantial increase in domestic and short-haul international services.
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Among the key international additions, flights between Delhi and Kuala Lumpur will increase from seven to ten per week from 15 November, while Delhi–Denpasar (Bali) services will rise from seven to ten weekly flights starting 1 December.
Domestically, Air India is strengthening its presence in Rajasthan with more frequent flights linking Delhi to Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Udaipur. The airline will operate three daily flights to Jaipur, two to Jaisalmer, and three to Udaipur. Mumbai will also see additional services to Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jodhpur ahead of the busy tourist season.
Further expansions will enhance connectivity across Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. The Delhi–Indore route will increase to four daily flights, while Delhi–Bhopal and Mumbai–Indore will each gain one extra frequency. Services between Mumbai–Bhuj and Delhi–Rajkot will double.
Additional capacity will also be added on routes linking Varanasi, Raipur, Port Blair, Aurangabad, Guwahati, Nagpur, Dehradun, Patna, and Amritsar, bolstering Air India’s domestic network in time for the winter travel surge.
The airline also provided an update on its fleet modernisation programme, launched in September 2024.
“Air India’s retrofit programme for its legacy Airbus A320neo aircraft, launched in September 2024, is nearing completion this month. Of the 27 legacy A320neo aircraft, 26 have been retrofitted with brand-new cabin interiors featuring three classes: Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class. Combined with other modern single-aisle aircraft, Air India now operates over 100 A320 Family aircraft with world-class cabin interiors, delivering a significantly enhanced travel experience on more than 80 domestic and short-haul international routes,” the airline said.
“Starting 26th October 2025, Air India will adjust their domestic operations at Delhi Airport to support T3 expansion activities: Air India: 60 out of 180 daily domestic flights will shift to Terminal 2 (T2). All international flights continue to operate from T3. Passengers are advised to keep their contact details updated and check flight/terminal info via our website, app, or 24x7 support,” the airline posted on X.
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26th October 2025, Air India will adjust their domestic operations at Delhi Airport to support T3 expansion activities: - Air India: 60 out of 180 daily domestic flights will shift to Terminal 2 (T2) - All international flights continue to operate from T3 Passengers… pic.twitter.com/6DNi5agUF5
— Air India (@airindia) October 24, 2025
Flights departing from T2 will carry flight numbers beginning with ‘AI1XXX’, such as AI1234 or AI1756, according to the airline’s website. The change coincides with the start of Air India’s Northern Winter Schedule commencing on October 26, which will see a substantial increase in domestic and short-haul international services.
Also read | Fresh snowfall in Lahaul and Spiti attracting tourists to Himachal Pradesh
Among the key international additions, flights between Delhi and Kuala Lumpur will increase from seven to ten per week from 15 November, while Delhi–Denpasar (Bali) services will rise from seven to ten weekly flights starting 1 December.
Domestically, Air India is strengthening its presence in Rajasthan with more frequent flights linking Delhi to Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Udaipur. The airline will operate three daily flights to Jaipur, two to Jaisalmer, and three to Udaipur. Mumbai will also see additional services to Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jodhpur ahead of the busy tourist season.
Further expansions will enhance connectivity across Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. The Delhi–Indore route will increase to four daily flights, while Delhi–Bhopal and Mumbai–Indore will each gain one extra frequency. Services between Mumbai–Bhuj and Delhi–Rajkot will double.
Additional capacity will also be added on routes linking Varanasi, Raipur, Port Blair, Aurangabad, Guwahati, Nagpur, Dehradun, Patna, and Amritsar, bolstering Air India’s domestic network in time for the winter travel surge.
The airline also provided an update on its fleet modernisation programme, launched in September 2024.
“Air India’s retrofit programme for its legacy Airbus A320neo aircraft, launched in September 2024, is nearing completion this month. Of the 27 legacy A320neo aircraft, 26 have been retrofitted with brand-new cabin interiors featuring three classes: Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class. Combined with other modern single-aisle aircraft, Air India now operates over 100 A320 Family aircraft with world-class cabin interiors, delivering a significantly enhanced travel experience on more than 80 domestic and short-haul international routes,” the airline said.
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