How long does it take from Aerocity to Lal Quila by metro?

The journey from Aerocity to Lal Quila takes approximately 49 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 19.22 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Aerocity to Lal Quila?

The token fare from Aerocity to Lal Quila is ₹40. With a smart card the fare is ₹36 (save ₹4). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹32.

Which platform at Aerocity for Lal Quila?

At Aerocity, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards New Delhi. Look for the electronic board showing "New Delhi".

What is the last train from Aerocity to Lal Quila?

The last train from Aerocity towards New Delhi departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lal Quila back towards Aerocity departs at 23:30.

How many stops from Aerocity to Lal Quila?

There are 7 stops between Aerocity and Lal Quila on the Airport Express. The stations are: Aerocity, Dhaula Kuan, Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi.

Aerocity To Lal Quila

ShortestShortest Route

Aerocity

Platform 1·underground·Airport ExpressTowards New Delhi

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Dhaula Kuan

+11.81 min

11.81 min · 6.22 km

Shivaji Stadium

+24.71 min

12.9 min · 6.82 km

New Delhi

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground14.51 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:30

interchange New Delhi — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

New Delhi

airport interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:25Last train: 23:33Doors open: right

Chawri Bazar

+2.01 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Chandni Chowk

+4.38 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.93 km

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:25

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 1 · Violet Line ·Platform 5 Towards Raja Nahar Singh

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 5·underground·Violet LineTowards Raja Nahar Singh

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:15Doors open: right

Lal Quila

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.78 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

49 min

Total time

stops

19.22 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Aerocity	06:00	23:00	Towards New Delhi
Lal Quila	06:00	23:00	Towards Aerocity

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹40

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹36

Save ₹4 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹32

Save ₹8 per ride

Use your Delhi Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.59 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.19 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~77 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹126

Auto

₹260

Cab

₹472

Estimates for 19.22 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Aerocity

underground

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMLuggage storageDrinking water

Arrival station

Lal Quila

underground

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water