How long does it take from Qutab Minar to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport by metro?

The journey from Qutab Minar to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport takes approximately 42 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 17.82 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Qutab Minar to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport?

The token fare from Qutab Minar 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 Qutab Minar for Terminal 1 - IGI Airport?

At Qutab Minar, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs Northbound → Samaypur Badli. Look for the electronic board showing "Samaypur Badli".

What is the last train from Qutab Minar to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport?

The last train from Qutab Minar towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:25 on weekdays. The last train from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport back towards Qutab Minar departs at 23:31.

How many stops from Qutab Minar to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport?

There are 9 stops between Qutab Minar and Terminal 1 - IGI Airport on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Qutab Minar, Saket, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas.

Qutab Minar To Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

ShortestShortest Route

Qutab Minar

Platform 1·elevated·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:15Last train: 23:25Doors open: right

Saket

+3.52 min

3.52 min · 1.66 km

Malviya Nagar

+5.82 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.32 km

First train: 06:22Last train: 23:31

interchange Hauz Khas — 5 min

Platform 1 · 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

42 min

Total time

stops

17.82 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Qutab Minar	06:15	23:25	Towards Samaypur Badli
Terminal 1 - IGI Airport	06:00	23:00	Towards Qutab Minar

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

2.41 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.10 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~71 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹116

Auto

₹244

Cab

₹442

Estimates for 17.82 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Qutab Minar

elevated

Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030

Weekdays: 06:13 – 23:32(Sundays from 06:43)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Mehrauli Archaeological Park Road· Qutab Minar UNESCO site (15-min walk), Mehrauli Archaeological Park♿

MB Road / Mehrauli Bus Stand· Mehrauli Village market, Bus stand♿

DDA Flats Mehrauli· Saket periphery

Mehrauli Main Road south side· Gurgaon road junction, Shuttle autos to Qutab Minar site♿

Qutab Minar monument is a 15-min auto ride from Gate 1 (about ₹30). No direct walking path. Auto stand is at Gate 2 exit. Last entry to Qutab Minar is 30 min before sunset.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water

Arrival station

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points