Airport (T-3) to South Extension Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Airport (T-3) to South Extension covers 9 stations in approximately 37 minutes. The fare is ₹75 with a token and ₹68 with a smart card. This route uses Airport Express (Orange Line) and Pink Line (Line 7) with 1 interchange: change at Dhaula Kuan from Airport Express (Orange Line) to Pink Line (Line 7). The total distance is 15.3 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 South Extension around 5:33 AM. The last departure from Airport (T-3) that still reaches South Extension 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 | ₹75 | ₹68 |
| Return (daily) | ₹150 | ₹136 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹3,300 | ₹2,992 |
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How to travel from Airport (T-3) to South Extension by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Airport (T-3) to South Extension covers 9 stations (15.3 km) with an estimated travel time of ~37 minutes. The fare is ₹75 with a token and ₹68 with a smart card.
This route requires 1 interchange: change from Airport Express (Orange Line) to Pink Line (Line 7) at Dhaula Kuan. Follow the interchange signs at the station to switch platforms.
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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