Delhi airport transfer traffic hits 27% share, lifting hub retail catchment
IGI Airport handled 1.9 million transfer passengers in May 2026, or 27% of 7.14 million total flyers, up from 20% a year ago. With 56,000 daily transit passengers and 61% domestic-to-domestic transfers, GMR-operated concessions and duty-free gain a deeper dwell-time audience.
What happened
Delhi International Airport (DIAL) · Delhi's IGI Airport handled 1.9 million transfer passengers in May 2026, 27% of total traffic, up from 20% a year ago.
Key facts
- 1.9 million transfer passengers May 2026
- 27% transfer share
- 7.14 million total traffic
- 61% D-D transfers
- 56,000 daily transit passengers
Why this matters
Scout JV or concession-extension deals with travel-retail operators (Lagardère, Dufry) targeting IGI's deepening transfer catchment before pricing resets.