Sarai to Terminal 1 IGI Airport Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Sarai to Terminal 1 IGI Airport covers 20 stations in approximately 45 minutes. The fare is ₹54 with a token and ₹49 with a smart card. This route uses Violet Line (Line 6) and Magenta Line (Line 8) with 1 interchange: change at Kalkaji Mandir from Violet Line (Line 6) to Magenta Line (Line 8). The total distance is 24.9 km. Also known as: Terminal 1 IGI Airport (IGI Airport Terminal 1). The first train from Sarai leaves at about 5:22 AM (Violet Line (Line 6) towards Kashmere Gate) and reaches Terminal 1 IGI Airport around 6:07 AM. The last departure from Sarai that still reaches Terminal 1 IGI Airport is at about 11:14 PM; later trains leave Sarai 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 | ₹54 | ₹49 |
| Return (daily) | ₹108 | ₹98 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹2,376 | ₹2,156 |
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How to travel from Sarai to Terminal 1 IGI Airport by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Sarai to Terminal 1 IGI Airport covers 20 stations (24.9 km) with an estimated travel time of ~45 minutes. The fare is ₹54 with a token and ₹49 with a smart card.
This route requires 1 interchange: change from Violet Line (Line 6) to Magenta Line (Line 8) at Kalkaji Mandir. Follow the interchange signs at the station to switch platforms.
The Delhi Metro operates daily from 5:00 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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