Palam to Airport (T-3) Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Palam to Airport (T-3) covers 19 stations in approximately 55 minutes. The fare is ₹86 with a token and ₹78 with a smart card. This route uses Magenta Line (Line 8) and Blue Line (Line 3) and Airport Express (Orange Line) with 2 interchanges: change at Janakpuri West from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Blue Line (Line 3); change at Dwarka Sector 21 from Blue Line (Line 3) to Airport Express (Orange Line). The total distance is 23.7 km. Also known as: Airport (T-3) (IGI Airport Terminal 3). The first train from Palam leaves at about 5:49 AM (Magenta Line (Line 8) towards Deepali Chowk) and reaches Airport (T-3) around 7:01 AM. The last departure from Palam that still reaches Airport (T-3) is at about 10:28 PM; later trains leave Palam 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 Palam to Airport (T-3) by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Palam to Airport (T-3) covers 19 stations (23.7 km) with an estimated travel time of ~55 minutes. The fare is ₹86 with a token and ₹78 with a smart card.
This route requires 2 interchanges: change from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Blue Line (Line 3) at Janakpuri West; change from Blue Line (Line 3) to Airport Express (Orange Line) at Dwarka Sector 21. 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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