Delhi Airport opens Express@DEL entry gates for cabin-baggage-only flyers
Delhi Airport has introduced dedicated Express@DEL entry gates for web-checked-in passengers travelling with only hand baggage, aiming to cut terminal-entry congestion and speed movement to security. Gates are at T1 Gate 5, T2 Gate 1 and T3 Gate 2.
What happened
Delhi Airport (DEL) · Delhi Airport launched Express@DEL dedicated entry gates across all terminals for web-checked-in passengers carrying only cabin baggage,
Key facts
- Terminal 1: Gate No. 5
- Terminal 2: Gate No. 1
- Terminal 3: Gate No. 2
- September 18
What changed
Delhi Airport launched Express@DEL dedicated entry gates across all terminals for web-checked-in passengers carrying only cabin baggage, aiming to reduce entry congestion and speed movement to security screening.
Why this matters
Express@DEL gates should smooth cabin-baggage passenger flow, creating a faster path to security and potentially more predictable dwell time for airside retail and services.
What to watch
- Change in security wait times at T1, T2 and T3 during morning and evening departure peaks.
- Express-gate adoption rate and the share of eligible passengers using web check-in with cabin baggage only.
- Average passenger terminal-arrival lead time before departure.
- Airside retail sales per departing passenger, F&B transaction counts and mobile-order uptake by terminal.
- Whether DIAL adds more Express@DEL gates, expands eligibility, or introduces paid fast-track bundles.