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Indira Gandhi International Airport

VIDP
840
Flights/Day
04:40
Local Time
Kolkata
Timezone
777ft
Elevation
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VIDP
IFR
29°C
Few Clouds • 8kt • 2mi • 1003.00"
Observed: 22:30 UTC
IFR — Instrument Flight Rules: Low ceiling or visibility, delays likely.
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02:30
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04:30 BECMG
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09:30 BECMG
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Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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TAF valid until 11:30 local time
About Indira Gandhi International Airport

Delhi's main challenge is severe winter fog, not turbulence. Summer monsoon (June-September) brings moderate convective turbulence.

Is Delhi Airport turbulent?

Delhi's biggest aviation challenge isn't turbulence but visibility. Winter fog regularly reduces visibility to near zero, causing hundreds of flight cancellations and delays each December through February. The combination of cold temperatures, moisture, and severe air pollution creates persistent fog banks that can shut down operations for days. Summer monsoon thunderstorms bring actual turbulence from June through September.

  • December 2025 alone saw 1000+ delayed flights and 200+ cancellations from fog
  • Winter fog events can reduce visibility below 50 meters
  • Air quality often exceeds 'hazardous' levels during fog events
Why is Delhi fog so severe?

Delhi's fog is worsened by severe air pollution from crop burning, vehicle emissions, and industrial activity. When cold winter air settles over the Indo-Gangetic Plain, pollutants get trapped near the surface and mix with moisture to create unusually thick fog. The combination of meteorological and pollution factors makes Delhi's winter fog among the worst for any major airport globally.

When can I avoid Delhi weather delays?

October through mid-November offers clear skies before winter fog sets in. March through May is generally clear but extremely hot. If flying in winter, book CAT-III compliant aircraft (most major international carriers) which can land in lower visibility. Morning flights during fog season face the worst delays; afternoon departures are often better once fog burns off.

Is turbulence at Delhi dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Delhi?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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04:45
Local
DEL PBH
KB KB203
airbus a319-115
04:45
Local
DEL VNS
6E6741 +1
04:45
Local
DEL GAU
6E2203
04:45
Local
DEL CCU
6E5191
04:45
Local
DEL JAI
6E 6E5037 +1
airbus a321-252nx
04:50
Local
DEL AUH
EY EY219
04:50
Local
DEL BDQ
6E 6E6769
airbus a321-252nx
04:50
Local
DEL DXB
AI AI4305
04:50
Local
DEL IXM
6E2364
04:50
Local
DEL IXL
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Local
DEL IDR
6E6490
04:55
Local
DEL BAH
GF GF131
05:00
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DEL BHO
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05:00
Local
DEL BBI
XC XC508 +1
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05:00
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IX IX1275
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05:00
Local
DEL STV
IX IX1292
05:00
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DEL GOI
IX IX1108 +1
05:00
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DEL IST
TK TK6245
05:00
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DEL HAN
6E1633
05:00
Local
DEL BOM
6E449
05:05
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DEL CGN
5X
05:10
Local
DEL ATQ
AI AI1703
05:10
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DEL CJB
6E6804
05:10
Local
DEL AMD
6E5119
05:10
Local
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J258
05:10
Local
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6E1073
05:15
Local
DEL CMB
UL UL192
05:20
Local
DEL VNS
6E6246
05:20
Local
DEL DMM
GF GF2131
05:20
Local
DEL JAI
6E6190
05:25
Local
DEL VTZ
6E6425
05:29
Local
DEL AMS
KL KL870
05:30
Local
DEL BOM
AI AI1745
05:30
Local
DEL IXL
6E6004
05:30
Local
DEL LKO
6E6026 +1
05:30
Local
DEL KUL
OD OD206
05:31
Local
DEL IXZ
AI AI2897
airbus a320-251n
05:31
Local
DEL COK
IX IX5006 +2
05:31
Local
DEL BLR
6E 6E6833 +2
airbus a321-251nx
05:35
Local
DEL PAT
IX IX1346
05:35
Local
DEL FCO
AI AI4101
05:35
Local
DEL IMF
IX IX1461
05:35
Local
DEL JED
SV SV3135
05:40
Local
DEL GAU
6E 6E6720 +1
airbus a321-252nx
05:40
Local
DEL VNS
IX IX1260 +1
05:40
Local
DEL IDR
AI AI1725
05:40
Local
DEL HSR
6E 6E6557 +2
airbus a321-252nx
05:45
Local
DEL PNQ
AI AI1797 +1
05:45
Local
DEL VGA
AI AI2571
05:45
Local
DEL TIR
XC XC286
boeing 737-8sh
05:45
Local
DEL BDQ
AI AI1701
05:46
Local
DEL LHR
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05:50
Local
DEL ZUH
O3240
05:55
Local
DEL RPR
6E6459
05:55
Local
DEL CCU
QP1801
05:55
Local
DEL AMD
AI AI817
05:55
Local
DEL IXU
AI AI1727
06:00
Local
DEL DXB
AI AI929
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
06:00
Local
DEL JAI
6E6483
06:00
Local
DEL HYD
AI AI1793
06:00
Local
DEL NMI
IX IX1463
airbus a321-251nx
06:00
Local
DEL MAA
AI AI2525
airbus a320-251n
06:00
Local
DEL IXB
XC XC903 +1
06:05
Local
DEL KWI
KU KU384
06:05
Local
DEL BOM
6E6218 +1
06:05
Local
DEL STV
6E 6E6853 +1
airbus a321-252nx
06:05
Local
DEL VTZ
6E6686 +1
06:05
Local
DEL IXC
AI AI1743
06:10
Local
DEL LKO
IX IX1165
06:10
Local
DEL CMB
6E1842
06:10
Local
DEL GOX
6E 6E2265
airbus a321-252nx
06:10
Local
DEL UDR
SG SG9055
06:10
Local
DEL ALA
KC KC9640
06:10
Local
DEL IXL
SG SG121 +1
06:15
Local
DEL HKG
6E1721
06:15
Local
DEL CDG
AF AF215
boeing 777-228(er)
06:15
Local
DEL YVR
AI AI4185
06:15
Local
DEL BHO
6E 6E6602 +1
airbus a320-251n
06:20
Local
DEL DIB
6E6371
06:20
Local
DEL PAT
6E6245
06:20
Local
DEL BUD
RH492
06:20
Local
DEL SLV
9I821
06:20
Local
DEL BBI
IX IX1057 +1
06:20
Local
DEL NAG
AI AI415
06:25
Local
DEL TPE
CI CI5640
06:25
Local
DEL VNS
6E 6E5072
airbus a321-252nx
06:25
Local
DEL JED
SV SV3853
06:25
Local
DEL ISK
6E 6E6362
airbus a320-251n
06:30
Local
DEL KTM
B3523 +4
06:30
Local
DEL EHU
O3 O3162
boeing 767-3q8(er)(bcf)
06:30
Local
DEL BLR
AI AI2803 +1
06:30
Local
DEL ATQ
6E5007
06:30
Local
DEL RPR
AI AI1729
06:30
Local
DEL FRA
AI AI4025
06:30
Local
DEL IST
TK TK717
06:35
Local
DEL TAS
HY HY422
06:40
Local
DEL GAU
AI AI879
06:40
Local
DEL AMD
6E2114 +1
06:40
Local
DEL SXR
IX IX1012 +1
06:40
Local
DEL NMI
6E 6E6346 +3
airbus a321-252nx
06:40
Local
DEL IXR
6E6370 +1
06:40
Local
DEL BDQ
6E6220
06:40
Local
DEL CCU
AI AI2535 +2
airbus a320-251n
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