Delhi airport passengers could face delays because of heightened security arrangements and possible traffic restrictions in the city, prompting airport operator Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) to issue a travel advisory ahead of the CJP protest.
DIAL has asked passengers travelling to or from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) to plan their journeys in advance and leave with additional time. The advisory was issued in view of possible changes to traffic movement and security arrangements in Delhi.
According to DIAL, passengers may experience delays on the way to the airport or while travelling from the airport to their destinations if restrictions or diversions affect road traffic. The operator has therefore advised travellers to factor in extra journey time rather than relying on normal travel conditions.
DIAL has also suggested that passengers consider cabs, city buses and other available transport options to complete their journeys. The advice is intended to help travellers manage possible congestion and maintain access to the airport if traffic conditions change.
The advisory follows preparations for security arrangements in Delhi connected with a CJP protest. The supplied report also refers to a warning from the Supreme Court regarding the proposed protest, including the possibility that the demonstration could be considered illegal if permission was not granted. The report does not provide details of specific road closures, diversions or the duration of any restrictions.
For passengers, the possible disruption is likely to affect the road leg of an airport journey rather than airport operations themselves. Travellers will need to allow additional time for reaching terminals, completing check-in and passing through security. Those collecting or dropping off passengers may also need to account for slower road movement and changing access conditions.
The advisory highlights the dependence of IGI Airport on Delhi’s road network. Even when flights continue to operate, security measures and traffic controls elsewhere in the city can affect passengers’ ability to reach terminals on time. The impact can extend beyond the immediate protest area because airport journeys often cross multiple traffic corridors.
DIAL has asked passengers to prepare their travel plans before leaving home and to consider the possibility of delays during the journey. It has not announced a separate change to flight schedules or airport operating hours in the advisory described in the report.
Passengers have been advised to leave early, monitor travel conditions and use available public or hired transport options while travelling to or from IGI Airport. Further movement restrictions or traffic arrangements would depend on the security and traffic decisions implemented by the relevant authorities.
