Airport (T-3) to Alpha 1 Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Airport (T-3) to Alpha 1 covers 41 stations in approximately 118 minutes. The fare is ₹168 with a token and ₹152 with a smart card. This route uses Airport Express (Orange Line) and Yellow Line (Line 2) and Blue Line (Line 3) and Aqua Line (Noida Metro) with 3 interchanges: change at New Delhi from Airport Express (Orange Line) to Yellow Line (Line 2); change at Rajiv Chowk from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Blue Line (Line 3); change at Noida Sector 52 from Blue Line (Line 3) to Aqua Line (Noida Metro). The total distance is 64 km. Also known as: Airport (T-3) (IGI Airport Terminal 3). The first train from Airport (T-3) leaves at about 4:53 AM (Airport Express (Orange Line) towards New Delhi) and reaches Alpha 1 around 7:16 AM. The last departure from Airport (T-3) that still reaches Alpha 1 is at about 8:47 PM; later trains leave Airport (T-3) but miss the last connection.
Stations, fares and timings checked against official data as of March 2026. Source: DMRC. Timings can vary on weekends and holidays.
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Step-by-Step Directions
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Exit at Noida Sector 52 (Blue Line), walk ~400m via the connecting walkway, and re-enter at Noida Sector 51 (Aqua Line). Separate ticket/smart card required, as DMRC cards are not accepted on Noida Metro.
Fare Details: Airport (T-3) to Alpha 1
Daily Commute Cost
| Trip | Token | Smart card |
|---|---|---|
| One way | ₹168 | ₹152 |
| Return (daily) | ₹336 | ₹304 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹7,392 | ₹6,688 |
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How to travel from Airport (T-3) to Alpha 1 by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Airport (T-3) to Alpha 1 covers 41 stations (64 km) with an estimated travel time of ~118 minutes. The fare is ₹168 with a token and ₹152 with a smart card.
This route requires 3 interchanges: change from Airport Express (Orange Line) to Yellow Line (Line 2) at New Delhi; change from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Blue Line (Line 3) at Rajiv Chowk; change from Blue Line (Line 3) to Aqua Line (Noida Metro) at Noida Sector 52. Follow the interchange signs at the station to switch platforms.
The Delhi Metro operates daily from 4:45 AM – 11:20 PM. Trains run every 2–5 minutes during peak hours and every 5–10 minutes during off-peak hours. We recommend using a smart card for faster entry and a discount on fares.
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