Fog continues to disrupt air traffic
10 flights cancelled, over 270 delayed at Delhi airport
As many as 10 flights were cancelled and more than 270 were delayed due to fog and low visibility conditions at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday.
An airport official said six arriving flights and four departing flights were cancelled for the day.
According to flight tracking website Flightradar24.com, more than 270 flights were delayed, with the average departure delay standing at 29 minutes.
Earlier in the day, the IGI Airport issued an advisory amid dense fog and low visibility in the region, cautioning travellers about possible flight delays and disruptions.
Visibility on some runways dropped to as low as 100 metres during the early morning hours. The airport, which handles around 1,300 flight movements daily, said operations were impacted due to weather conditions.
Delhi airport operator DIAL issued an advisory on X at 1 pm stating that, “Flight operations are running smooth at the Delhi airport. However, some flight departures for certain destinations may be impacted. For the latest flight schedules, please contact your airline or visit the official airport website. We wish all travelers a safe and pleasant journey.”
Earlier in a post at 11.10 am, DIAL said: “Visibility at the airport is improving. However, flight departures for certain destinations may experience delay.”
Dense fog has affected Delhi and adjoining areas for several days, causing widespread disruptions to road, rail and flight services, resulting in repeated cancellations and delays across transport networks.
Airlines, including IndiGo and SpiceJet, issued travel advisories warning passengers of potential disruptions.
IndiGo, in its advisory, said, “Pragyaraj, Ayodhya and Pantnagar continue to remain wrapped in chilly winter air and lingering fog this morning. Fluctuating visibility led to changes in flight schedules, and operations may be slower than usual as conditions evolve.”
The airline added that once the weather stabilises, operations will gradually return to normal.
SpiceJet warned that departures and arrivals could be impacted at airports, including Delhi, Amritsar, Jammu, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Darbhanga, Patna and Bagdogra, due to bad weather and poor visibility.
