Overview
- Delhi International Airport Limited, which announced the shift on Friday, said Pier C at Terminal 3 will start international flights in the first week of May.
- The conversion raises T3’s international capacity by about 50% to 30–32 million passengers a year, adding roughly 10 million slots for overseas travelers.
- DIAL repurposed the existing pier without new construction, pairing the switch with 12 self-bag drop counters, 20 emigration counters, five ATRS security lanes, 16 converted gates, and 40 arrival immigration desks.
- Airside changes add 16 Code‑C stands and improve readiness for wide‑body jets like the A350, which DIAL says lifts wide‑body handling by about 40%.
- After the change, Piers A, B, and C will serve international flights while Pier D stays domestic, with new shops, lounges, and other services rolling out in phases.