In addition to overall passenger numbers, another critical parameter for hub classification is international connecting traffic, which currently accounts for 26 percent of the airport’s total international traffic, or about 5.5 million passengers. Jaipuriar emphasized the airport’s connectivity, highlighting that Delhi International Airport serves 70 international destinations, with nine in North America and 18 in Europe, totaling 280 weekly frequencies for long-haul routes. He added that DIAL handles more international long-haul flights than Singapore Airport, underscoring its growing significance in global aviation.

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