Airport Guide

Delhi Airport Metro — ₹60 to T3 in 20 Minutes

Updated June 25, 2026 | 4 min read

The Delhi Airport Express Line is the fastest, cheapest, and most reliable way to reach IGI Airport from central Delhi. Here's the complete guide.

Airport Express Stations

  1. 🚇 New Delhi (Ajmeri Gate / Railway Station)
  2. 🚇 Shivaji Stadium
  3. 🚇 Dhaula Kuan
  4. 🚇 Delhi Aerocity (hotels, food courts)
  5. ✈️ Terminal 3 (IGI Airport)
  6. ✈️ Terminal 1 (Domestic)

Key Details

DetailInfo
Travel time20 min (New Delhi → T3)
Fare₹60
First train5:00 AM
Last train11:00 PM
FrequencyEvery 10-15 min

Metro vs Taxi vs Cab

  • 🚇 Metro: ₹60, 20 min, no traffic, most reliable
  • 🚕 Uber/Ola: ₹300-₹600, 30-90 min (traffic dependent)
  • 🚖 Prepaid taxi: ₹400-₹700, same traffic issues

Pro Tips

  • 🧳 Luggage trolleys: Available at Airport metro station — free
  • 🔗 Inter-terminal: Free shuttle bus between T1, T2, T3
  • ⚠️ After 11 PM: Metro stops — use Uber/Ola for late flights
  • 🏨 Aerocity stop: Hotels, restaurants — great for long layovers