How long does it take from Nehru Place to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport by metro?

The journey from Nehru Place to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport takes approximately 47 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 19.79 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Nehru Place to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport?

The token fare from Nehru Place to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport 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 Nehru Place for Terminal 1 - IGI Airport?

At Nehru Place, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Raja Nahar Singh. Look for the electronic board showing "Raja Nahar Singh".

What is the last train from Nehru Place to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport?

The last train from Nehru Place towards Raja Nahar Singh departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport back towards Nehru Place departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Nehru Place to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport?

There are 12 stops between Nehru Place and Terminal 1 - IGI Airport on the Violet Line. The stations are: Nehru Place, Kalkaji Mandir.

Nehru Place To Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

ShortestShortest Route

Nehru Place

Platform 2·elevated·Violet LineTowards Raja Nahar Singh

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

Kalkaji Mandir

magenta interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated0.73 km

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

interchange Kalkaji Mandir — 5 min

Platform 2 · Magenta Line ·Platform 1 Towards Krishna Park Extension

+5 min

Kalkaji Mandir

violet interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Krishna Park Extension

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

Nehru Enclave

+1.92 min

1.92 min · 0.78 km

Greater Kailash

+4.77 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Vasant Vihar

+26.52 min

3.66 min · 1.74 km

Shankar Vihar

+30.22 min

3.7 min · 1.76 km

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

Arrive Platform 1·elevated19.06 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

47 min

Total time

stops

19.79 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Nehru Place	06:00	23:00	Towards Raja Nahar Singh
Terminal 1 - IGI Airport	06:00	23:00	Towards Nehru Place

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

2.67 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.23 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~79 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹128

Auto

₹268

Cab

₹486

Estimates for 19.79 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Nehru Place

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water

Arrival station

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points