Flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were severely disrupted on Wednesday due to dense fog and low visibility conditions, leading to the cancellation of at least 148 flights and delays to over 150 others.
Airport officials said that 78 arriving flights and 70 departing flights were cancelled during the day. In addition, two flights were diverted from the national capital as visibility dropped to critically low levels.
In a morning post on X, the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which operates IGIA, said visibility conditions were gradually improving, though some flight disruptions were still expected. DIAL added that on-ground teams were working closely with all stakeholders to assist passengers and provide necessary support across all terminals.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation also issued an advisory, stating that prevailing fog conditions in parts of northern India could impact flight operations at select airports. Airlines have been instructed to strictly adhere to passenger service norms, including timely dissemination of information, assistance during delays, facilitation of rebooking or refunds where applicable, and proper handling of baggage.
IGIA, one of the busiest airports in the country, handles around 1,300 flight movements daily. Dense winter fog frequently disrupts air traffic in the region during this period, affecting both domestic and international travel.
