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