How long does it take from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Botanical Garden by metro?

The journey from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Botanical Garden takes approximately 63 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 29.24 km across 19 stops.

What is the metro fare from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Botanical Garden?

The token fare from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Botanical Garden is ₹50. With a smart card the fare is ₹45 (save ₹5). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹40.

Which platform at Terminal 1 - IGI Airport for Botanical Garden?

At Terminal 1 - IGI Airport, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Botanical Garden. Look for the electronic board showing "Botanical Garden".

What is the last train from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Botanical Garden?

The last train from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Botanical Garden back towards Terminal 1 - IGI Airport departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Botanical Garden?

There are 19 stops between Terminal 1 - IGI Airport and Botanical Garden on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Terminal 1 - IGI Airport, Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi, Greater Kailash, Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir, Okhla NSIC, Sukhdev Vihar, Jamia Millia Islamia, Okhla Vihar, Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh, Kalindi Kunj, Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Botanical Garden.

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport To Botanical Garden

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Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

Platform 2·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Shankar Vihar

+9.94 min

9.94 min · 5.19 km

Vasant Vihar

+13.64 min

3.7 min · 1.76 km

Kalindi Kunj

+55.3 min

3.34 min · 1.56 km

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

+58.76 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Botanical Garden

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated29.24 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

63 min

Total time

stops

29.24 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Terminal 1 - IGI Airport	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

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

₹50

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹45

Save ₹5 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹40

Save ₹10 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

3.95 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.81 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~117 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹186

Auto

₹380

Cab

₹694

Estimates for 29.24 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

Botanical Garden

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water