Low visibility disrupts flight operations at Delhi airport, 126 flights cancelled

Mumbai: Low visibility conditions disrupted flight operations at Delhi airport on Tuesday, leading to widespread cancellations, a Delhi International Airport Ltd official said.

So far, 49 departures and 77 arrivals have been cancelled due to poor visibility, he added.

At the same time, crisis-hit IndiGo said it cancelled 110 flights across its network due to disruptions caused by bad weather at Delhi airport.

"Due to low visibility, 49 departures and 77 arrivals have been cancelled so far at Delhi airport," the official said.

As winter sets in, early mornings across northern India can bring fog that may occasionally slow down flight movements, IndiGo said in a post on X.

Travel Advisory

As winter sets in, early mornings across Northern India can bring fog that may occasionally slow down flight movements. We wanted to share this gentle heads-up in advance, so you can plan with ease and check your flight status before heading to the airport…

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) December 15, 2025

The airline also said it cancelled 110 flights on Tuesday due to disruptions caused by bad weather at the Delhi airport.

"Our teams are well prepared and closely monitoring weather conditions", IndiGo said, adding that wherever possible, "we are making thoughtful adjustments on the ground to reduce inconvenience and ensure any waiting time is as comfortable as possible".