Low visibility disrupts flight operations at Delhi airport, 126 flights cancelled on Dec. 16

Low visibility conditions disrupted flight operations at Delhi airport on Tuesday (December 16, 2025), 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.

The airline also said it cancelled 110 flights on Tuesday (December 16) 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”.