DEL → Delhi

Indira Gandhi Airport to Delhi

The quickest way from Indira Gandhi to New Delhi railway station is usually the Airport Express Line (Delhi Metro) (20–25 min). It is also the cheapest option at ₹64. Landing late, use Prepaid taxi or app cab.

DELArrivalsIGI Airport station at Terminal 3
Airport Express Line (Delhi Metro) · 20–25 min
New Delhi railway stationDMRC
Onward to the centre
New Delhi railway stationDelhi

New Delhi railway station is 16 km (10 mi) from the terminal in a straight line.

Checked against sources:1 October 2026· How we verify

Markers only: Indira Gandhi (DEL) and New Delhi railway station. Routes depend on the mode; see each option below.

Best option by situation

Cheapest: Airport Express Line (Delhi Metro)
Fastest: Airport Express Line (Delhi Metro)
Arriving late: Prepaid taxi or app cab
With kids: Prepaid taxi or app cab
Heavy luggage: Prepaid taxi or app cab

Every option compared

Transport from Indira Gandhi to Delhi
Option	From → to	Time	Price	Hours
Airport Express Line (Delhi Metro) DMRC	IGI Airport station at Terminal 3 → New Delhi railway station	20–25 min	₹64 as of 2 October 2026	Every 10–15 minutes
Prepaid taxi or app cab Prepaid taxis, Uber, Ola	Outside arrivals at Terminals 1, 2 and 3 → Door to door	30 min–1h 15m	Varies	On demand, 24 hours

Step by step

Airport Express Line (Delhi Metro) metro

Pick-up: IGI Airport station at Terminal 3
Goes to: New Delhi railway station
Time: 20–25 min
Price: ₹64 (2 October 2026)
Frequency: Every 10–15 minutes
Payment: Token, smart card or contactless

From Terminal 3, walk to the Airport Express metro station.
Buy a token or use a contactless card; New Delhi station costs ₹64.
About 20–25 minutes to New Delhi; trains every 10 minutes at peak, 15 off-peak.

Prepaid taxi or app cab taxi

Pick-up: Outside arrivals at Terminals 1, 2 and 3
Goes to: Door to door
Time: 30 min–1h 15m
Frequency: On demand, 24 hours
Payment: Prepaid counter or app

Prepaid fixed-rate taxis and app cabs are available 24 hours outside arrivals at every terminal; buy prepaid taxi tickets at the official counter.

Indira Gandhi airport guide →

Sources

en.wikipedia.org — airport and airlines-and-destinations table, checked 2026-10-01
newdelhiairport.in — Airport Express line at T3, journey time, frequency, hours
delhimetrorail.com — ₹64 fare to New Delhi
newdelhiairport.in — prepaid taxis and app cabs at each terminal, 24/7

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