Rajendra Place Terminal 1 Igi Airport Delhi Metro Route
राजेंद्र प्लेस → टर्मिनल 1 आईजीआई एयरपोर्ट
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Quick Answer:
Rajendra Place se Terminal 1 Igi Airport tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 42 minutes lagte hain,
17 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹43 (Token) /
₹39 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 Igi Airport by Delhi Metro takes approximately 42 minutes covering 16.8 km across 17 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
राजेंद्र प्लेस से टर्मिनल 1 आईजीआई एयरपोर्ट — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 Igi Airport by Delhi Metro is approximately 42 minutes, covering a distance of 16.8 km.
This route requires 1 interchange. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 46 minutes.
📍 Rajendra Place → Terminal 1 Igi Airport Route Map
🗺️ Rajendra Place → Terminal 1 Igi Airport — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 Igi Airport is calculated based on the distance of 16.8 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹43 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹39 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹31 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹43 | Same as token fare |
| Tourist Card (1 Day) | ₹200 | Unlimited rides — valid from first trip |
| Tourist Card (3 Days) | ₹500 | Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days |
| Children (under 3 yrs) | Free | Must be accompanied by adult |
| ⚠️ Ticketless Penalty | ₹250 | Always carry a valid ticket |
🔄 Interchange Stations
You will need to change metro lines at the following interchange station on this journey:
Janakpuri West
— Alight from Blue Line
Platform 1
✓ · Board Magenta Line
Platform 3
✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 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
Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 Igi Airport at a glance: 1 interchange, 17 stations on Blue Line and Magenta Line, roughly 42 minutes, ₹43 fare.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Janakpuri West
जनकपुरी वेस्ट BLU
Platform 1
✓ → Towards DWARKA SECTOR 21
🔄 Change Line: BLU → MAG
🚉 Get Down Here
BLU
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards DWARKA SECTOR 21
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
MAG
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
📍 Nearby Routes from Rajendra Place
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport is via the Blue Line and Magenta Line. The journey covers 17 stations via the Blue Line and Magenta Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
The Delhi Metro journey from Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport takes approximately 42 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport is ₹43 for a token and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
Using a Smart Card for the Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport journey saves ₹4 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹39 vs Token: ₹43.
The first Delhi Metro train from Rajendra Place towards Terminal 1 IGI Airport departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Blue Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Rajendra Place towards Terminal 1 IGI Airport is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Blue Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Rajendra Place for the train going towards Terminal 1 IGI Airport. Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards start (1). Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards end (2).
The reverse journey from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Rajendra Place takes the same time (~42 min) and distance (16.8 km). The fare is also ₹43 (token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).
The Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport 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 Rajendra Place as source and Terminal 1 IGI Airport 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 Rajendra Place towards Terminal 1 IGI Airport is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport route. Oversized items may be restricted. All bags go through X-ray at entry.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.
Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport is ₹31. 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 ₹4 on the Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport route (₹39 vs ₹43 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 Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport. A Smart Card at ₹39 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport route. Token/QR fare is ₹43; Smart Card fare is ₹39. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 IGI Airport trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Rajendra Place to enter, then scan again at Terminal 1 IGI Airport to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Rajendra Place and Terminal 1 IGI Airport, 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.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 Igi Airport
⏰ 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 42-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹43 ·
Smart Card: ₹39 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1716 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1716 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 Rajendra Place:
11:30 PM
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Rajendra Place to Terminal 1 Igi Airport (16.8 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.3g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
2g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.7g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 1.7g 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 ₹4 (10% discount) on every trip.
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