Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony covers 14 stations in approximately 31 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 with a smart card. This route uses Magenta Line (Line 8) and Violet Line (Line 6) with 1 interchange: change at Kalkaji Mandir from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Violet Line (Line 6). The total distance is 15.3 km. Also known as: Terminal 1 IGI Airport (IGI Airport Terminal 1). The first train from Terminal 1 IGI Airport leaves at about 5:28 AM (Magenta Line (Line 8) towards Botanical Garden) and reaches Kailash Colony around 5:59 AM. The last departure from Terminal 1 IGI Airport that still reaches Kailash Colony is at about 11:23 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 | ₹43 | ₹39 |
| Return (daily) | ₹86 | ₹78 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹1,892 | ₹1,716 |
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How to travel from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony covers 14 stations (15.3 km) with an estimated travel time of ~31 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 with a smart card.
This route requires 1 interchange: change from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Violet Line (Line 6) 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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