Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Airport (T-3) Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Airport (T-3) covers 21 stations in approximately 60 minutes. The fare is ₹97 with a token and ₹88 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 26.9 km. Also known as: Terminal 1 IGI Airport (IGI Airport Terminal 1); Airport (T-3) (IGI Airport Terminal 3). The first train from Terminal 1 IGI Airport leaves at about 5:44 AM (Magenta Line (Line 8) towards Deepali Chowk) and reaches Airport (T-3) around 7:01 AM. The last departure from Terminal 1 IGI Airport that still reaches Airport (T-3) is at about 10:23 PM; later trains leave Terminal 1 IGI Airport 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 | ₹97 | ₹88 |
| Return (daily) | ₹194 | ₹176 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹4,268 | ₹3,872 |
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How to travel from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Airport (T-3) by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Airport (T-3) covers 21 stations (26.9 km) with an estimated travel time of ~60 minutes. The fare is ₹97 with a token and ₹88 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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