How long does it take from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Lajpat Nagar by metro?

The journey from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Lajpat Nagar takes approximately 51 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 19.73 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Lajpat Nagar?

The token fare from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Lajpat Nagar 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 Terminal 1 - IGI Airport for Lajpat Nagar?

At Terminal 1 - IGI Airport, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Botanical Garden. Look for the electronic board showing "Botanical Garden".

What is the last train from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Lajpat Nagar?

The last train from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lajpat Nagar back towards Terminal 1 - IGI Airport departs at 23:18.

How many stops from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Lajpat Nagar?

There are 11 stops between Terminal 1 - IGI Airport and Lajpat Nagar on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Terminal 1 - IGI Airport, Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport To Lajpat Nagar

ShortestShortest Route

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

Platform 2·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Shankar Vihar

+9.94 min

9.94 min · 5.19 km

Vasant Vihar

+13.64 min

3.7 min · 1.76 km

R.K. Puram

+20.4 min

3.1 min · 1.43 km

IIT

+24.46 min

4.06 min · 1.96 km

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·underground13.5 km

First train: 06:02Last train: 23:18

interchange Hauz Khas — 5 min

Platform 4 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:22Last train: 23:31Doors open: right

Green Park

+3.81 min

3.81 min · 1.82 km

AIIMS

+6.07 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

INA

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.57 km

First train: 06:29Last train: 23:33

interchange INA — 5 min

Platform 1 · Pink Line ·Platform 4 Towards Shiv Vihar

+5 min

INA

yellow interchange

Platform 4·underground·Pink LineTowards Shiv Vihar

First train: 05:53Last train: 23:20Doors open: right

South Extension

+2.94 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

Lajpat Nagar

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated2.66 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

51 min

Total time

stops

19.73 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Terminal 1 - IGI Airport	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Lajpat Nagar	06:00	23:00	Towards Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

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

2.66 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.22 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

₹266

Cab

₹484

Estimates for 19.73 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

Lajpat Nagar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water