₹10 water, ₹20 samosa? Delhi Airport's new budget café could change your travel experience

Chai surprise

₹10 tea at Delhi airport? Yes, you read that right! Travellers passing through Indira Gandhi International Airport can now grab a cup of tea for just ₹10 at the newly introduced UDAN Yatri Café. Located in Terminal 3's check-in area, the café offers an affordable alternative to expensive airport refreshments. But tea isn't the only bargain on the menu, and passengers can get several other essentials without spending a fortune.

Budget feast

Airport snacks for just ₹20? Delhi Airport's new UDAN Yatri Café is making that possible! Passengers can buy coffee for ₹20, packaged drinking water for ₹10, and a snack or sweet of the day for ₹20 each. Depending on availability, snack options may include samosas, kachoris, patties and vada pav. But there's one important detail travellers should know before searching for the café inside Terminal 3.

Location catch

Looking for cheap food after clearing airport security? You might need to rethink your plan! Delhi's UDAN Yatri Café is located in Terminal 3's check-in area, rather than the departure hold area. The Civil Aviation Ministry is exploring similar cafés beyond security checkpoints, but expansion depends on available space, airport operations and security requirements. For passengers hoping to save money, knowing where to find the café could make all the difference.

Airport revolution

₹10 tea and ₹20 snacks are no longer limited to one airport! The UDAN Yatri Café initiative has expanded across India, reaching 25 airports by May 2026, including Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and several smaller cities. The government aims to make basic refreshments affordable for air travellers. With Delhi Airport now joining the initiative, could budget-friendly food become easier to find before boarding flights?