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Verdict

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores higher overall at 7.8/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.7/10.

Score comparison

Metric Indira Gandhi International Airport Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.8 7.7
On-Time Performance 7.5 7.5
Passenger Experience 7.7 7.6
Facilities & Comfort 8.2 8.0
Lounge Score 8.0 7.6
City New Delhi Lisbon
Country India Portugal
Terminals 3 terminals (T1 domestic, T2 regional, T3 international) 2 terminals (T1 main, T2 low-cost)
Annual passengers 72M+ 33M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy DEL — Indira LIS — Lisbon
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

New Delhi, India · DEL · #1 in this comparison

Indira Gandhi International Airport

3 terminals (T1 domestic, T2 regional, T3 international) · 72M+ passengers/year

7.8 / 10

How good is Indira Gandhi International Airport?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores 7.8/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5), passenger experience (7.7), and facilities (8.2). Lounge quality rates 8.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Delhi DEL scores 7.8/10 — India's #1 airport and UK–North India hub. T3 international. Metro to city ~20 min. See /guides/uk-india-flights-guide and /guides/delhi-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.8 Very Good
On-time 7.5 Departure reliability
Experience 7.7 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.2 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 8.0 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.7
Facilities & Comfort
8.2
Lounge score 8.0/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK–North India gateway — direct BA, Air India, Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow
  • T3 international hub — Plaza Premium, Air India Maharaja, and Star Alliance lounges
  • Metro Airport Express to New Delhi ~20 min — fastest city link
  • UK–India VFR traffic peaks Dec–Jan and Jun–Aug — book early

Overview

India's busiest airport and primary UK–India gateway — Air India, BA, Virgin Atlantic direct plus one-stop via Gulf hubs on Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad.

UK routing options

Direct: BA, Air India, Virgin Atlantic from LHR (11–12 hrs). One-stop: Emirates (DXB), Qatar (DOH), Etihad (AUH) often price lower in business class.

Compare DEL vs Mumbai (/airports/mumbai) for your destination state — DEL for North India, BOM for West/South.

Lisbon, Portugal · LIS · #2 in this comparison

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

2 terminals (T1 main, T2 low-cost) · 33M+ passengers/year

7.7 / 10

How good is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores 7.7/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5), passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (8.0). Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Lisbon LIS scores 7.7/10 — Portugal's main hub. Metro to city ~20 min. TAP Star Alliance gateway. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-portugal-greece and /guides/lisbon-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.7 Very Good
On-time 7.5 Departure reliability
Experience 7.6 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.0 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.6 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score 7.6/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Lisbon, Sintra, and central Portugal
  • TAP Portugal hub — Star Alliance connections to Brazil, Africa, and Atlantic islands
  • Metro red line to city centre ~20 min — among Europe's best airport-city links
  • TAP/Star Alliance lounges in T1; Priority Pass at ANA lounges

Overview

Portugal's primary hub — TAP Star Alliance gateway with dense easyJet, Ryanair, BA, and Jet2 UK schedules plus Atlantic island connections.

UK routes

BA, TAP, easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 serve LIS from London, Manchester, and regional UK. TAP offers competitive business class on LHR–LIS for Star Alliance collectors.

Compare Faro (/airports/faro) for Algarve beach holidays — Lisbon wins on city breaks and TAP connections.

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FAQ

Which is better, Indira Gandhi International Airport or Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores higher overall at 7.8/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.7/10.

Which has better lounges, DEL or LIS?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores higher for lounges at 8.0/10, versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport at 7.6/10.

Which airport is more on-time, DEL or LIS?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) has stronger on-time performance at 7.5/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.5/10.