Details of flights, arrival times of world leaders for the BRICS Summit 2026 – Check here
New Delhi is preparing to host the expanded BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13, bringing together key global figures, partner nations, and leaders of major international institutions.
High-Profile Attendees
The two-day summit will convene world leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Representatives from member nations, partner countries (such as Kazakhstan and Malaysia), and invited global figures—including UN Secretary-General António Guterres and heads of the WTO, WHO, and New Development Bank—will also attend.
Ground & Hospitality Measures
Hotel Security: Major hotels across the capital are enforcing strict access protocols, dedicated delegation zones, and custom hospitality plans.
Traffic Management: Extensive barricading and traffic re-routing will manage convoy movements from late Thursday through Friday morning as delegations arrive.
Strict Airspace & Security Protocols
Special airspace regulations will be enforced from 1:30 AM UTC on September 11 until 5:30 PM UTC on September 13:
Airports Exclusion Zone: Non-scheduled take-offs and landings are prohibited within a 300-km radius of Delhi. Safdarjung Airport and Rohini Helipad will close, with limited exceptions for emergency, military, or state VIP operations.
Commercial Flights: Commercial airlines and pre-approved summit flights may operate but face strict altitude restrictions—maintaining Flight Level 290 (FL290) until at least 200 km from Delhi during descent or ascent.
Special Clearances: Unlisted flights require explicit prior approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
India aims to use its presidency to advance cooperation across the Global South and address pressingly relevant global economic and political issues.
Arrival Times of World Leaders for the BRICS Summit
| Sr. No. | Country / International Organisation | Name of Dignitary | Arrival Date & Time (ETA) | Arrival Location |
| 1 | Brazil | H.E. Mr. Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs | 10th September, 2026 at 21:50 hrs | Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi |
| 2 | Russia | H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, President | 11th September, 2026 at 01:15 hrs | AFS Palam |
| 3 | WHO | Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General | 11th September, 2026 at 04:10 hrs | Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi |
| 4 | AIIB | H.E. Ms. Zou Jiayi, President | 11th September, 2026 at 08:25 hrs | Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi |
| 5 | Uruguay | H.E. Mr. Mario Lubetkin, Minister of Foreign Affairs | 11th September, 2026 at 08:45 hrs | Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi |
| 6 | South Africa | H.E. Mr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President | 11th September, 2026 at 09:05 hrs | Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi |
| 7 | Uganda | H.E. Ms. Jessica Alupo, Vice President | 11th September, 2026 at 09:15 hrs | Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi |
| 8 | UNSG | H.E. Mr. Antonio Guterres, Secretary General | 11th September, 2026 at 13:25 hrs | Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi |
| 9 | NDB | H.E. Ms. Dilma Rousseff, President | 11th September, 2026 at 14:00 hrs | Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi |
| 10 | Iran | H.E. Mr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President | 11th September, 2026 at 14:00 hrs | AFS Palam |
| 11 | Nigeria | H.E. Mr. Sen. Kashim Shettima, Vice President | 11th September, 2026 at 14:45 hrs | AFS Palam |
| 12 | Egypt | H.E. Mr. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President | 11th September, 2026 at 17:35 hrs | AFS Palam |
| 13 | UAE | H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi | 11th September, 2026 at 17:50 hrs | AFS Palam |
| 14 | Malaysia | H.E. Mr. Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister | 11th September, 2026 at 18:40 hrs | AFS Palam |
| 15 | Ethiopia | H.E. Mr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister | 11th September, 2026 at 19:30 hrs | AFS Palam |
| 16 | Burundi | H.E. Mr. Evariste Ndayishimiye, President | 11th September, 2026 at 20:45 hrs | AFS Palam |
| 17 | Indonesia | H.E. Mr. Prabowo Subianto, President | 11th September, 2026 at 21:00 hrs | AFS Palam |
| 18 | Philippines | H.E. Mr. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President | 11th September, 2026 at 22:00 hrs | AFS Palam |
| 19 | Cuba | H.E. Mr. Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs | 11th September, 2026 at 22:50 hrs | Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi |
| 20 | WTO | H.E. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General | 11th September, 2026 at 23:35 hrs | Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi |
| 21 | Belarus | H.E. Mr. Maxim Ryzhenkov, Minister of Foreign Affairs | 12th September, 2026 at 05:35 hrs | Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi |
| 22 | Vietnam | H.E. Mr. Le Minh Hung, Prime Minister | 12th September, 2026 at 11:05 hrs | Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi |
| 23 | China | H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping, President | 12th September, 2026 at 12:25 hrs | AFS Palam |
| 24 | Bahrain | H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs | 12th September, 2026 at 15:30 hrs | Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi |
| 25 | Kazakhstan | H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President | 12th September, 2026 at 16:10 hrs | AFS Palam |
| 26 | Saudi Arabia | H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs | 12th September, 2026 at 21:00 hrs | AFS Palam |