Delhi Airport

Delhi Airport (International Terminal) was not as good as I thought it would be. I had to spend seven hours in transit area of the international terminal while going/coming back to/from Kathmandu. The international transit wait area has just hard bottom seats restrooms two little light snack stalls and two TVs - no duty free or lounges restaurants/cafes cyber stations sofas etc - all of these are available beyond security on the way to boarding flights which happens only 3 hours prior to the departure time. The transit wait area is a small area and authorities/airline land crew not very helpful - saw some airline crew make fun of a non-English speaking passenger which looks like is a frequent case here sadly. They just opened up a new terminal last week may be the conditions there has improved!

If you are a transit passenger who is going to have to wait for extended periods of time in the transit lounge do not do it. We flew to Bangkok stopping 15 hours in transit. We knew it would be a long wait but did not understand the ordeal we would face. The facilities are absolutely appalling and the staff do not want to know that you are freezing because the air- con is sub zero temperature all night. You are not allowed to use the clipper lounge unless you are business class. No cash machine no currency exchange. Filthy toilets. No information desk unless you have already passed through security check! After 15 hours of begging for help from airport staff customs office and airline staff we were near breaking point. Staff laughing at us. There are other issues for western women which I cannot speak of during this review but you are going to find it most uncomfortable. If you can avoid New Delhi in transit ove night please do. I do not wish our experience on anyone.

This must rank as one of worst capital city airports anywhere. Staff rude security whilst visible is largely ineffective the place is filthy! My advice is touch nothing - get on the plane ASAP and use the facilities on board.