Dhaula Kuan to Terminal 1 IGI Airport Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Dhaula Kuan to Terminal 1 IGI Airport covers 19 stations in approximately 57 minutes. The fare is ₹86 with a token and ₹78 with a smart card. This route uses Airport Express (Orange Line) and Yellow Line (Line 2) and Magenta Line (Line 8) with 2 interchanges: change at New Delhi from Airport Express (Orange Line) to Yellow Line (Line 2); change at Hauz Khas from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Magenta Line (Line 8). The total distance is 23.5 km. Also known as: Terminal 1 IGI Airport (IGI Airport Terminal 1). The first train from Dhaula Kuan leaves at about 5:01 AM (Airport Express (Orange Line) towards New Delhi) and reaches Terminal 1 IGI Airport around 6:09 AM. The last departure from Dhaula Kuan that still reaches Terminal 1 IGI Airport is at about 11:02 PM; later trains leave Dhaula Kuan 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 | ₹86 | ₹78 |
| Return (daily) | ₹172 | ₹156 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹3,784 | ₹3,432 |
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How to travel from Dhaula Kuan to Terminal 1 IGI Airport by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Dhaula Kuan to Terminal 1 IGI Airport covers 19 stations (23.5 km) with an estimated travel time of ~57 minutes. The fare is ₹86 with a token and ₹78 with a smart card.
This route requires 2 interchanges: change from Airport Express (Orange Line) to Yellow Line (Line 2) at New Delhi; change from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Magenta Line (Line 8) at Hauz Khas. 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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