Airport (T-3) to Central Secretariat Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Airport (T-3) to Central Secretariat covers 8 stations in approximately 30 minutes. The fare is ₹85 with a token and ₹77 with a smart card. This route uses Airport Express (Orange Line) and Yellow Line (Line 2) with 1 interchange: change at New Delhi from Airport Express (Orange Line) to Yellow Line (Line 2). The total distance is 16.7 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 Central Secretariat around 5:34 AM. The last departure from Airport (T-3) that still reaches Central Secretariat is at about 11:19 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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Daily Commute Cost
| Trip | Token | Smart card |
|---|---|---|
| One way | ₹85 | ₹77 |
| Return (daily) | ₹170 | ₹154 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹3,740 | ₹3,388 |
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How to travel from Airport (T-3) to Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Airport (T-3) to Central Secretariat covers 8 stations (16.7 km) with an estimated travel time of ~30 minutes. The fare is ₹85 with a token and ₹77 with a smart card.
This route requires 1 interchange: change from Airport Express (Orange Line) to Yellow Line (Line 2) at New Delhi. 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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