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

The journey from Shalimar Bagh to Terminal 1 - IGI Airport takes approximately 56 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 21.41 km across 15 stops.

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

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

At Shalimar Bagh, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Shiv Vihar. Look for the electronic board showing "Shiv Vihar".

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

The last train from Shalimar Bagh towards Shiv Vihar departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport back towards Shalimar Bagh departs at 23:00.

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

There are 15 stops between Shalimar Bagh and Terminal 1 - IGI Airport on the Pink Line. The stations are: Shalimar Bagh, Netaji Subhash Place, Shakurpur, Punjabi Bagh West, ESI Hospital, Rajouri Garden.

Shalimar Bagh To Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

ShortestShortest Route

Shalimar Bagh

Platform 2·elevated·Pink LineTowards Shiv Vihar

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

Netaji Subhash Place

red interchange

+2.79 min

2.79 min · 1.26 km

Shakurpur

+5.73 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

Punjabi Bagh West

green interchange

+10.58 min

4.85 min · 2.39 km

ESI Hospital

+13.13 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Rajouri Garden

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated7.62 km

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

interchange Rajouri Garden — 5 min

Platform 2 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards Dwarka Sector 21

+5 min

Rajouri Garden

pink interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Blue LineTowards Dwarka Sector 21

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

Tagore Garden

+2.26 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Subhash Nagar

+4.03 min

1.77 min · 0.7 km

Tilak Nagar

+6.6 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Janakpuri East

+9.01 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Janakpuri West

magenta interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated4.78 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

56 min

Total time

stops

21.41 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shalimar Bagh	06:00	23:00	Towards Shiv Vihar
Terminal 1 - IGI Airport	06:00	23:00	Towards Shalimar 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

2.89 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.33 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~86 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹138

Auto

₹286

Cab

₹522

Estimates for 21.41 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Shalimar Bagh

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points