Delhi airport sees 79 flight cancellations due to dense fog

Dense fog continued to disrupt operations at the Delhi airport, with at least 79 flights getting cancelled on Friday (December 19, 2025), according to an official.

More than 230 flights were delayed at the airport and the average delay for departures was 49 minutes on Friday (December 19) morning, as per data from flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.

The official said that a total of 79 flights, including some International services, have been cancelled.

“Flight operations continue to be in Category III conditions due to dense fog. Both arrivals and departures are taking place, though some flights may experience delays or disruptions,” Delhi airport operator DIAL (Delhi International Airport Limited) said in a post on X.

DIAL operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), the country’s largest airport that generally handles around 1,300 flights daily.

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While regretting the inconvenience, DIAL said its on-ground officials are working closely with all stakeholders to assist passengers and provide necessary support across the terminals.