How long does it take from Karol Bagh to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport by metro?

The journey from Karol Bagh to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport takes approximately 52 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 21.25 km across 17 stops.

What is the metro fare from Karol Bagh to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport?

The token fare from Karol Bagh to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport 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 Karol Bagh for Terminal 1 - IGI Airport?

At Karol Bagh, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Dwarka Sector 21. Look for the electronic board showing "Dwarka Sector 21".

What is the last train from Karol Bagh to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport?

The last train from Karol Bagh towards Dwarka Sector 21 departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport back towards Karol Bagh departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Karol Bagh to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport?

There are 17 stops between Karol Bagh and Terminal 1 - IGI Airport on the Blue Line. The stations are: Karol Bagh, Rajendra Place, Patel Nagar, Shadipur, Kirti Nagar, Moti Nagar, Ramesh Nagar, Rajouri Garden, Tagore Garden, Subhash Nagar, Tilak Nagar, Janakpuri East, Janakpuri West.

Karol Bagh To Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

ShortestShortest Route

Karol Bagh

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Dwarka Sector 21

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

Rajendra Place

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Patel Nagar

+4.89 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Tilak Nagar

+23.67 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Janakpuri East

+26.08 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Janakpuri West

magenta interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated12.24 km

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

interchange Janakpuri West — 5 min

Platform 1 · Magenta Line ·Platform 2 Towards Botanical Garden

+5 min

Janakpuri West

blue interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Dabri Mor - Janakpuri South

+3.12 min

3.12 min · 1.44 km

Dashrathpuri

+5.75 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Palam

+8.5 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Sadar Bazar Cantonment

+11.95 min

3.45 min · 1.62 km

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

Arrive Platform 2·elevated9.01 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

52 min

Total time

stops

21.25 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Karol Bagh	06:00	23:00	Towards Dwarka Sector 21
Terminal 1 - IGI Airport	06:00	23:00	Towards Karol Bagh

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

2.87 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.32 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~85 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹138

Auto

₹286

Cab

₹518

Estimates for 21.25 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Karol Bagh

underground

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water

Arrival station

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points