How long does it take from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Lal Quila by metro?

The journey from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Lal Quila takes approximately 72 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 28.61 km across 19 stops.

What is the metro fare from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Lal Quila?

The token fare from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Lal Quila 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 Terminal 1 - IGI Airport for Lal Quila?

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 Lal Quila?

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

How many stops from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Lal Quila?

There are 19 stops between Terminal 1 - IGI Airport and Lal Quila 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 Lal Quila

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

Lok Kalyan Marg

+14.15 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Udyog Bhawan

+17.23 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.28 km

First train: 06:32Last train: 23:36

interchange Central Secretariat — 5 min

Platform 1 · Violet Line ·Platform 3 Towards Kashmere Gate

+5 min

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

First train: 06:05Last train: 23:15Doors open: right

Janpath

+2.95 min

2.95 min · 1.35 km

Mandi House

blue interchange

+6.2 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

Delhi Gate

+10.82 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

Jama Masjid

+13.52 min

2.7 min · 1.21 km

Lal Quila

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.83 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

72 min

Total time

stops

28.61 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

₹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

3.86 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.77 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~114 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹182

Auto

₹374

Cab

₹680

Estimates for 28.61 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

Lal Quila

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water