Delhi Airport Operationalises Pier C at T3, Raises International Passenger Capacity by 50% Ahead of BRICS
The new pier will lift international passenger capacity by 50% to 31 million a year and add flexibility for summit arrivals, DIAL said.
- Delhi International Airport Limited operationalized Pier C at Terminal 3 on Tuesday to accommodate increased international traffic for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
- The 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi from September 11 to 13 prompted airport preparations to manage an anticipated surge in international passenger movements at Indira Gandhi International Airport .
- Once fully operational, Pier C increases annual international passenger handling capacity by 50% to 31 million MPPA, providing additional flexibility to manage expected international movements during the summit period.
- DIAL CEO Pradeep Panicker said the pier "further strengthens our international handling capability at Terminal 3." International arrivals and departures transfer to the pier starting September 10.
- The airport's comprehensive preparedness plan, coordinated with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and CISF, ensures secure operations for the summit held at Bharat Mandapam.
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Times of IndiaDelhi airport operationalises Pier C at T3, raises international passenger capacity by 50% ahead of BRICS
Delhi airport operator DIAL is preparing for the BRICS Summit with a new terminal pier. Pier C at Terminal 3 will handle international flights starting September 9. Dedicated immigration counters are planned for summit participants arriving in New Delhi. This operationalisation will increase the airport's international passenger capacity significantly. Preparations ensure smooth handling of anticipated international traffic during the event.
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LatestlyDelhi Airport to augment International handling capacity at Terminal 3 ahead of BRICS Summit
As part of the preparedness measures, Pier C at Terminal 3 will be progressively operationalised for international flight operations from the night of September 9, 2026, following completion of all requisite security and operational checks and clearances.
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