Airport (T-3) to Dhaula Kuan Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Airport (T-3) to Dhaula Kuan covers 3 stations in approximately 8 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 with a smart card. This is a direct route on the Airport Express (Orange Line) with no interchange required. The total distance is 8.5 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 Dhaula Kuan around 5:01 AM. The last departure from Airport (T-3) that still reaches Dhaula Kuan is at about 11:23 PM.
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 | ₹43 | ₹39 |
| Return (daily) | ₹86 | ₹78 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹1,892 | ₹1,716 |
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How to travel from Airport (T-3) to Dhaula Kuan by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Airport (T-3) to Dhaula Kuan covers 3 stations (8.5 km) with an estimated travel time of ~8 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 with a smart card.
This is a direct route on the Airport Express (Orange Line) with no interchange required. Simply board the metro at Airport (T-3) and travel 2 stops to reach Dhaula Kuan.
The Delhi Metro operates daily from 4:45 AM – 11:15 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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