Delhi Aerocity Lal Quila Delhi Metro Route

दिल्ली एयरोसिटी → लाल किला
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Quick Answer: Delhi Aerocity se Lal Quila tak Delhi Metro mein approximately 38 minutes lagte hain, 8 stations se guzarte hue. Fare: ₹75 (Token) / ₹68 (Smart Card). 2 interchanges hain is route par.
💰 ₹75 Token
💳 ₹68 Smart Card
⏱ 38 min
🚉 8 stations
📍 17.1 km
🔄 2 interchanges
🌅 First: 4:45 AM
🌙 Last: 11:30 PM

📍 Route Overview

The Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 17.1 km in approximately 38 minutes. Commuters travel through 8 stations via the Orange Line, Yellow Line, Violet Line lines. A train change at 2 interchange stations is needed.

दिल्ली एयरोसिटी से लाल किला — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।

⏱ Distance & Travel Time

The total travel time from Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila by Delhi Metro is approximately 38 minutes, covering a distance of 17.1 km.

This route requires 2 interchanges. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 46 minutes.

📍 Delhi Aerocity → Lal Quila Route Map

🗺️ Delhi Aerocity → Lal Quila — Delhi Metro Route Map
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💰 Fare Details

The metro fare from Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila is calculated based on the distance of 17.1 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).

Ticket TypeFareNotes
Token / QR Code₹75Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app
Smart Card₹6810% discount on token fare
Smart Card Off-Peak₹5420% off (off-peak hours)
Holiday / Sunday₹75Same as token fare
Tourist Card (1 Day)₹200Unlimited rides — valid from first trip
Tourist Card (3 Days)₹500Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days
Children (under 3 yrs)FreeMust be accompanied by adult
⚠️ Ticketless Penalty₹250Always carry a valid ticket

🔄 Interchange Stations

You will need to change metro lines at the following 2 interchange stations on this journey:

New Delhi — Alight from Orange Line Platform 1 · Board Yellow Line Platform 2 · 🚶 ~5 min walk
Kashmere Gate — Alight from Yellow Line Platform 2 · Board Violet Line Platform 5 · 🚶 ~5 min walk

🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings

🌅 First Train: 4:45 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:30 PM
⏱ Frequency: 10-20 minutes
🌅 First Train: 5:15 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:45 PM
⏱ Frequency: 3-5 minutes
🌅 First Train: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:30 PM
⏱ Frequency: 4-7 minutes

💡 Travel Tips

  • Avoid peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM) for a more comfortable commute.
  • Recharge your Smart Card to get 10% discount on every trip.
  • Stand to the right on escalators so others can walk past on the left.
  • Keep your metro token or card ready before reaching the exit gates.
  • At interchange stations, follow colour-coded signboards to find your next platform quickly.
  • Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.

📋 Journey Summary

In short: Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila takes about 38 minutes across 8 stations on Orange Line and Yellow Line and Violet Line, with 2 interchanges, for a fare of ₹75.

🚇 Related Metro Lines

🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List

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Delhi Aerocity दिल्ली एयरोसिटी ORG Platform 2 → Towards NEW DELHI
Dhaula Kuan ढौला कुआं ORG Platform 2 → Towards NEW DELHI
Shivaji Stadium शिवाजी स्टेडियम ORG Platform 2 → Towards NEW DELHI
New Delhi नई दिल्ली ORG Platform 1 → Towards NEW DELHI
🔄 Change Line: ORGYEL
🚉 Get Down Here ORG Platform 1 → Towards Towards NEW DELHI
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here YEL Platform 2 → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Chawri Bazar चावड़ी बाज़ार YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Chandni Chowk चाँदनी चौक YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Kashmere Gate कश्मीरी गेट YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🔄 Change Line: YELVIO
🚉 Get Down Here YEL Platform 2 → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here VIO Platform 5 → Towards Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Lal Quila लाल किला VIO Platform 1 → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH

📍 Nearby Routes from Delhi Aerocity

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)

There are 8 stations between Delhi Aerocity and Lal Quila by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).

The Delhi Metro fare from Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila is ₹75 for a token and ₹68 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹54.

The Delhi Metro route distance from Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila is approximately 17.1 km.

Using a Smart Card for the Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila journey saves ₹7 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹68 vs Token: ₹75.

The last Delhi Metro train from Delhi Aerocity towards Lal Quila is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Orange Line. Plan your journey accordingly.

No. The Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila route requires 2 interchanges. Follow the colour-coded signboards.

Check the platform board at Delhi Aerocity for the train going towards Lal Quila. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).

The reverse journey from Lal Quila to Delhi Aerocity takes the same time (~38 min) and distance (17.1 km). The fare is also ₹75 (token) / ₹68 (Smart Card).

The Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila route has 2 interchanges. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.

The best time to travel from Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila is before 8:00 AM or after 8:30 PM on weekdays to avoid peak-hour crowds. Off-peak also gives a Smart Card discount.

Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Delhi Aerocity as source and Lal Quila as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.

No. Delhi Metro does not run at midnight. The last train from Delhi Aerocity towards Lal Quila is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.

Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.

Stations on the Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.

The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila journey.

The off-peak Smart Card fare from Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila is ₹54. Off-peak hours are before 8:00 AM and after 8:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.

Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹7 on the Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila route (₹68 vs ₹75 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.

Bicycles are permitted on select routes during off-peak hours (before 8 AM and after 8 PM on weekdays, all day weekends) at no extra charge, subject to space availability.

Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila. A Smart Card at ₹68 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.

By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 1.5 kg of CO₂ on the Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila journey (17.1 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.

Smart Card passengers save ₹7 (10%) on the Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila route. Token/QR fare is ₹75; Smart Card fare is ₹68. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.

The Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila route has 2 interchanges. The Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila route has 2 interchanges. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.

Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Delhi Aerocity to enter, then scan again at Lal Quila to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.

Yes. On every train between Delhi Aerocity and Lal Quila, the first coach in the direction of travel is reserved for women, marked with pink signage. Men may travel in it only while accompanying a woman, child, or senior/differently-abled passenger.

Travelling from Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila, let passengers exit before boarding, queue on the marked platform lines, stand right on escalators, avoid loud calls or music, and offer priority seats to those who need them — especially useful advice if you're changing lines en route.

💡 Smart Travel Tips — Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila

⏰ Best Time to Travel
Avoid 8–10 AM and 5:30–8:30 PM peak hours. Travel before 8 AM or after 9 PM for a comfortable 38-minute journey. Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹75 · Smart Card: ₹68 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹2992 for daily commuters.
🚇 Platform Tips
Board from the front coaches at interchange stations — closest to exits. Off-peak Smart Card gives extra 20% discount before 8 AM and after 8 PM.
🌙 Last Train Alert
Last metro from Delhi Aerocity: 11:30 PM
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.

🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?

Taking the Delhi Metro from Delhi Aerocity to Lal Quila (17.1 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.

0.3g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
2.1g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
1.8g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
₹7
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 1.8g CO₂ on this journey. Delhi Metro's electric fleet runs on ~30% renewable energy, making it one of India's greenest transit systems.  · 💳 Use a Smart Card to save an additional ₹7 (10% discount) on every trip.

Delhi Aerocity Metro Station (दिल्ली एयरोसिटी मेट्रो स्टेशन) Lal Quila Metro Station (लाल किला मेट्रो स्टेशन)