New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Delhi airport operator DIAL on Monday said the airport now provides connectivity to 150 destinations.

On Sunday, Thai AirAsia X launched direct flights between Delhi and Bangkok-Don Mueang (DMK), marking the 150th destination connected to Delhi airport, according to a release.

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Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) also said it has become the first airport in the country to connect 150 destinations.

"Of all the long-haul destinations from India, 88 per cent of destinations are connected from Delhi and 56 per cent of all long-haul weekly flights departing from India, operate from Delhi.

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"Almost 50 per cent (42 per cent to be precise) of long-haul passengers from India chose Delhi airport as their gateway," it said.

The airport handles around 1,400 flight movements daily.

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