Delhi airport operator DIAL has advised passengers travelling to or from Indira Gandhi International Airport to allow extra time for their journeys amid heightened security arrangements and possible traffic restrictions in the city. Travellers have also been asked to plan their routes in advance and consider alternative transport options.
The advisory applies to passengers using IGI Airport as security arrangements and traffic management measures may lead to delays on roads connecting the airport with different parts of Delhi. DIAL said travellers should account for the possibility of slower movement while planning their departure for the airport or their onward journey after landing.
Passengers have been advised to leave with additional travel time rather than rely on normal journey durations. The guidance is intended to reduce the risk of travellers being delayed by congestion or restrictions during the period of heightened security in the capital.
DIAL has also suggested that passengers consider cabs, city buses and other available modes of transport for travel to and from the airport. The recommendation comes as road conditions may change depending on security arrangements and traffic diversions in the city.
The advisory does not specify particular roads, timings or the duration of the possible traffic restrictions. It also does not announce any change to flight operations at IGI Airport. The available information concerns the land journey to and from the airport and the need for passengers to plan for possible delays.
IGI Airport is connected to Delhi through major road corridors and public transport links, making airport access sensitive to traffic restrictions elsewhere in the city. For passengers, the impact of such measures is likely to depend on their point of origin, the route they choose and the conditions prevailing at the time of travel.
DIAL has asked travellers to prepare their journey plans before leaving home and to factor in possible delays. Passengers are expected to check their travel arrangements and allow extra time for reaching the airport or continuing to their final destination.
