Dense fog across parts of northern India has slowed flight operations, with low visibility affecting arrivals and departures at several airports, including Delhi. Passengers travelling on Monday morning may face delays and diversions as airlines adjust schedules to weather conditions.
At Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, authorities said flight operations are being carried out under CAT III conditions because of dense fog. Travellers have been advised to keep track of flight updates and allow extra time to reach the airport.
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- Delhi Airport said a total of 64 arriving and 64 departing flights were cancelled on Monday due to dense fog.
- At least eight flights were diverted from Delhi airport as poor visibility and air traffic congestion continued to affect operations.
- Dense fog also hit rail movement, with around 50 trains running several hours late, leaving passengers stranded at major railway stations.
- Visibility at IGI Airport fell to around 50 metres early Monday morning, triggering delays and cancellations.
- Delhi Airport said flight operations are being conducted under CAT III conditions due to dense fog. Passengers have been advised to check flight status before leaving for the airport.
- Around 65 per cent of departures from Delhi airport were delayed in the early hours. Airlines warned cancellations could increase as the day progresses.
- Visibility on several runways ranged between 500 metres and 900 metres, affecting aircraft movement and scheduling.
- Several inbound flights to Delhi were delayed or diverted due to poor visibility, causing knock-on delays across flight schedules.
- IndiGo said fluctuating visibility in Delhi and Hindon has slowed operations. The airline warned that schedules may change and advised passengers to track flight status and use rebooking or refund options if impacted.
- Airlines including IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet cautioned passengers about possible delays and cancellations on fog-affected routes.
- An Air India Express flight from Goa to Delhi failed to land in Delhi and Jaipur due to fog and congestion and was diverted to Ahmedabad.
- Passengers reported delays and crowding at Ahmedabad airport following multiple flight diversions.
- IndiGo said dense fog in Jammu continued to disrupt flights, while SpiceJet warned of poor visibility impacting operations in Kolkata.
- The Airports Authority of India said assistance teams have been deployed at affected airports to support travellers.
- Visibility is expected to improve to around 100 metres by mid-morning and up to 1,000 metres by early afternoon.
- The aviation regulator has declared December 10 to February 10 as the official fog season, during which travel disruptions are common.
Passenger advisory
Travellers are advised to check their flight status directly with the airlines, allow additional time for airport arrival, and follow official updates.
Winter travel updates at Delhi Airport:
https://www.newdelhiairport.in/winter-travel/
Airline customer support numbers
IndiGo: 0124 497 3838
Air India: 011 6932 9333
SpiceJet: +91 124 498 3410 / +91 124 710 1600
Air India Express: +91 124 443 5600 / +91 124 693 5600
Akasa Air: 9606 112 131
Alliance Air: 044 3511 3511
