Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Sector 55-56 Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Sector 55-56 covers 22 stations in approximately 61 minutes. The fare is ₹74 with a token and ₹67 with a smart card. This route uses Magenta Line (Line 8) and Yellow Line (Line 2) and Rapid Metro (Gurugram) with 2 interchanges: change at Hauz Khas from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Yellow Line (Line 2); change at Millennium City Centre Gurugram from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Rapid Metro (Gurugram). The total distance is 31.3 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 Sector 55-56 around 6:27 AM. The last departure from Terminal 1 IGI Airport that still reaches Sector 55-56 is at about 10:05 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 | ₹74 | ₹67 |
| Return (daily) | ₹148 | ₹134 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹3,256 | ₹2,948 |
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How to travel from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Sector 55-56 by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Sector 55-56 covers 22 stations (31.3 km) with an estimated travel time of ~61 minutes. The fare is ₹74 with a token and ₹67 with a smart card.
This route requires 2 interchanges: change from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Yellow Line (Line 2) at Hauz Khas; change from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Rapid Metro (Gurugram) at Millennium City Centre Gurugram. 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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