How long does it take from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to NHPC Chowk by metro?

The journey from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to NHPC Chowk takes approximately 70 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 30.27 km across 20 stops.

What is the metro fare from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to NHPC Chowk?

The token fare from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to NHPC Chowk 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 NHPC Chowk?

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 NHPC Chowk?

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

How many stops from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to NHPC Chowk?

There are 20 stops between Terminal 1 - IGI Airport and NHPC Chowk 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.

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport To NHPC Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

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

Greater Kailash

+35.39 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Nehru Enclave

+38.24 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Kalkaji Mandir

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated19.06 km

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

interchange Kalkaji Mandir — 5 min

Platform 2 · Violet Line ·Platform 2 Towards Raja Nahar Singh

+5 min

Kalkaji Mandir

magenta interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Violet LineTowards Raja Nahar Singh

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

Govindpuri

+1.99 min

1.99 min · 0.82 km

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

+5.76 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Badarpur Border

+19.63 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Sarai

+22 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

NHPC Chowk

Arrive Platform 2·elevated11.21 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

70 min

Total time

stops

30.27 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

4.09 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.88 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~121 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹192

Auto

₹394

Cab

₹716

Estimates for 30.27 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

NHPC Chowk

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water