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Verdict

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores higher overall at 7.8/10 versus Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) at 7.5/10.

Score comparison

Metric Indira Gandhi International Airport Milan Malpensa Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.8 7.5
On-Time Performance 7.5 7.3
Passenger Experience 7.7 7.4
Facilities & Comfort 8.2 7.8
Lounge Score 8.0 7.6
City New Delhi Milan
Country India Italy
Terminals 3 terminals (T1 domestic, T2 regional, T3 international) 2 terminals (T1, T2)
Annual passengers 72M+ 28M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy DEL — Indira MXP — Milan
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.

Milan, Italy · MXP · #2 in this comparison

Milan Malpensa Airport

2 terminals (T1, T2) · 28M+ passengers/year

7.5 / 10

How good is Milan Malpensa Airport?

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3), passenger experience (7.4), and facilities (7.8). Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Milan MXP scores 7.5/10 — northern Italy hub. Malpensa Express ~50 min to city. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-italy and /guides/milan-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.5 Very Good
On-time 7.3 Departure reliability
Experience 7.4 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.8 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
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score 7.6/10

Highlights

  • Gateway to Milan, Lake Como, and Dolomites ski resorts in winter
  • Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale ~50 min — reliable rail link
  • ITA Airways T1 lounge; easyJet base for UK low-cost
  • Compare Rome (/airports/rome) for central and southern Italy

Overview

Northern Italy's primary hub — ITA Airways and easyJet base with UK routes from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, and Manchester for Milan, Lakes, and ski transfers.

Northern Italy routing

MXP suits Lombardy, Piedmont, and Swiss border transfers. Bergamo (BGY) is Ryanair's Milan airport — cheaper but 50 km from city centre.

Winter ski season (Dec–Mar) sees heavy UK package traffic — book parking and lounge early.

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FAQ

Which is better, Indira Gandhi International Airport or Milan Malpensa Airport?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores higher overall at 7.8/10 versus Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) at 7.5/10.

Which has better lounges, DEL or MXP?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores higher for lounges at 8.0/10, versus Milan Malpensa Airport at 7.6/10.

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

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) has stronger on-time performance at 7.5/10 versus Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) at 7.3/10.