How long does it take from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Sector 42–43 by metro?

The journey from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Sector 42–43 takes approximately 73 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 30.06 km across 17 stops.

What is the metro fare from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Sector 42–43?

The token fare from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Sector 42–43 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 Sector 42–43?

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 Sector 42–43?

The last train from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Sector 42–43 back towards Terminal 1 - IGI Airport departs at 23:18.

How many stops from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Sector 42–43?

There are 17 stops between Terminal 1 - IGI Airport and Sector 42–43 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 Sector 42–43

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 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:20Last train: 23:38Doors open: right

Malviya Nagar

+3.54 min

3.54 min · 1.67 km

Saket

+5.84 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Arjan Garh

+23.92 min

4.86 min · 2.4 km

Guru Dronacharya

+28.78 min

4.86 min · 2.4 km

Sikanderpur

rapid interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated14.37 km

First train: 05:59Last train: 23:12

interchange Sikanderpur — 5 min

Platform 2 · Rapid Metro ·Platform 3 Towards Sector 55–56

+5 min

Sikanderpur

yellow interchange

Platform 3·elevated·Rapid MetroTowards Sector 55–56

First train: 06:00Last train: 22:00Doors open: right

Phase 1

+1.65 min

1.65 min · 0.63 km

Sector 42–43

Arrive Platform 1·elevated2.19 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

73 min

Total time

stops

30.06 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Terminal 1 - IGI Airport	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Sector 42–43	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

4.06 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.86 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~120 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹190

Auto

₹390

Cab

₹712

Estimates for 30.06 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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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

Sector 42–43

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points