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

The journey from Patel Chowk to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport takes approximately 53 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 22.67 km across 14 stops.

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

The token fare from Patel Chowk 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 Patel Chowk for Terminal 1 - IGI Airport?

At Patel Chowk, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs Southbound → Millennium City Centre. Look for the electronic board showing "Millennium City Centre".

What is the last train from Patel Chowk to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport?

The last train from Patel Chowk towards Millennium City Centre departs at 23:42 on weekdays. The last train from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport back towards Patel Chowk departs at 23:38.

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

There are 14 stops between Patel Chowk and Terminal 1 - IGI Airport on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Lok Kalyan Marg, Jor Bagh, INA, AIIMS, Green Park, Hauz Khas.

Patel Chowk To Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

ShortestShortest Route

Patel Chowk

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:30Last train: 23:42Doors open: right

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+2.12 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Udyog Bhawan

+3.44 min

1.32 min · 0.45 km

AIIMS

+14.6 min

1.92 min · 0.78 km

Green Park

+16.86 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground9.17 km

First train: 06:20Last train: 23:38

interchange Hauz Khas — 5 min

Platform 2 · Magenta Line ·Platform 3 Towards Janakpuri West

+5 min

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Magenta LineTowards Janakpuri West

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:10Doors open: right

IIT

+3.08 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

R.K. Puram

+7.14 min

4.06 min · 1.96 km

Vasant Vihar

+13.9 min

3.66 min · 1.74 km

Shankar Vihar

+17.6 min

3.7 min · 1.76 km

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

Arrive Platform 1·elevated13.5 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

53 min

Total time

stops

22.67 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Patel Chowk	06:30	23:42	Towards Millennium City Centre
Terminal 1 - IGI Airport	06:00	23:00	Towards Patel Chowk

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

3.06 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.41 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~91 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹146

Auto

₹302

Cab

₹548

Estimates for 22.67 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Patel Chowk

underground

Weekdays: 06:28 – 23:42(Sundays from 06:58)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Sansad Marg· Gole Market, Parliament Street♿

Patel Chowk junction· Ashoka Road, Krishi Bhawan direction♿

Tolstoy Marg· Tolstoy Marg offices, FICCI building

Pusa Road· Gole Dak Khana Post Office

Standard Yellow Line station. Both platforms visible from the concourse level — check the electronic destination board.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points