Air traffic operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport were severely disrupted on Monday due to dense fog and poor visibility, leading to the cancellation of over 60 flights and diversion of at least five others, officials said.
According to airport authorities, as many as 61 flights were cancelled and five diverted, while more than 250 flights faced delays owing to low visibility conditions that dipped below operational minima.
In a post on X shortly after 10 am, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said flight operations continued to be impacted by dense fog.
“Our on-ground officials are working closely with all stakeholders to assist passengers and provide necessary support across terminals,” DIAL said.
Airlines Adjust Operations
India’s largest carrier IndiGo said that dense fog had severely affected flight operations not only at Delhi airport but also at several other airports across northern India.
“Low visibility (below minima), due to dense fog, has severely impacted operations at Delhi and other airports across northern India, which is unfortunately beyond our control,” the airline said in a statement.
IndiGo added that as operations are adjusted to prevailing weather conditions, some flights may experience delays while a few may be proactively cancelled to ensure passenger safety and minimise prolonged waiting at airports. However, the airline did not specify the number of its cancelled or delayed flights.
The airline said its teams were closely monitoring the situation in coordination with airport authorities and that advisories were being issued to passengers to minimise inconvenience.
Busiest Airport Hit
Delhi airport, the country’s busiest aviation hub, handles around 1,300 flight movements daily. Fog-related disruptions are common during winter months, often impacting schedules across north India.
Passengers have been advised to check flight status with their respective airlines before heading to the airport.
