The New Delhi Airport, which was built as an Air Force Station during WWII, was originally named Palam Airport after the nearby suburb of the same name.

When a new terminal was opened in 1986 to accommodate increased air traffic, it was renamed Indira Gandhi International Airport after India's only female Prime Minister.IGI Airport is the world's eighth largest airport, with cutting-edge facilities. It has received numerous prestigious awards, including the top spot in the Airports Council International's (ACI) Airport Service Quality Awards in 2014.

The New Delhi airport provides some of the best leisure services to ensure the best travel experience for its passengers. Passengers can get some rest in the travellers' lounges.The airport has special rooms designated for children, complete with games, diapers, and other necessities, for the convenience of travelling families. At Terminal 1D, strollers are available.To handle emergency situations, medical facilities are stationed at terminals. The IGI Airport is sensitive to the needs of special-needs travellers as well as unaccompanied minors. Parking spaces have been set aside specifically for physically challenged travellers.