Terminal 1 Igi Airport Kailash Colony Delhi Metro Route
टर्मिनल 1 आईजीआई एयरपोर्ट → कैलाश कॉलोनी
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Quick Answer:
Terminal 1 Igi Airport se Kailash Colony tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 37 minutes lagte hain,
14 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹43 (Token) /
₹39 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Terminal 1 Igi Airport to Kailash Colony covers approximately 16.3 km with a travel time of around 37 minutes. The journey passes through 14 stations and requires 1 interchange.
This route uses the Magenta Line, Violet Line lines of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
टर्मिनल 1 आईजीआई एयरपोर्ट से कैलाश कॉलोनी — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Terminal 1 Igi Airport to Kailash Colony by Delhi Metro is approximately 37 minutes, covering a distance of 16.3 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 41 minutes.
📍 Terminal 1 Igi Airport → Kailash Colony Route Map
🗺️ Terminal 1 Igi Airport → Kailash Colony — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Terminal 1 Igi Airport to Kailash Colony is calculated based on the distance of 16.3 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:
Kalkaji Mandir
— Alight from Magenta Line
Platform 3
✓ · Board Violet Line
Platform 2
✓ · 🚶 ~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
The Terminal 1 Igi Airport–Kailash Colony journey covers 14 stations on Magenta Line and Violet Line in about 37 minutes (1 interchange), fare ₹43.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Kalkaji Mandir
कालकाजी मंदिर MAG
Platform 3
✓ → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🔄 Change Line: MAG → VIO
🚉 Get Down Here
MAG
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
VIO
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards KASHMERE GATE
📍 Nearby Routes from Terminal 1 Igi Airport
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
Get step-by-step directions, platform numbers, fares, and interchange details using the full interactive finder.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
There are 14 stations between Terminal 1 IGI Airport and Kailash Colony by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony takes approximately 37 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony 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.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony is approximately 16.3 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony journey saves ₹4 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹39 vs Token: ₹43.
The first Delhi Metro train from Terminal 1 IGI Airport towards Kailash Colony departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Magenta Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Terminal 1 IGI Airport towards Kailash Colony is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Magenta Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
The reverse journey from Kailash Colony to Terminal 1 IGI Airport takes the same time (~37 min) and distance (16.3 km). The fare is also ₹43 (token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).
The Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony 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 Terminal 1 IGI Airport as source and Kailash Colony 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 Terminal 1 IGI Airport towards Kailash Colony is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony 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 Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony 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 Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony 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 Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony route (₹39 vs ₹43 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony. A Smart Card at ₹39 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 Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony journey (16.3 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
The Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony route has 1 interchange. The Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony route has 1 interchange. 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 Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Kailash Colony trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Terminal 1 IGI Airport to enter, then scan again at Kailash Colony to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Terminal 1 IGI Airport and Kailash Colony, 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 — Terminal 1 Igi Airport to Kailash Colony
⏰ 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 37-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 Terminal 1 Igi Airport:
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 Terminal 1 Igi Airport to Kailash Colony (16.3 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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Terminal 1 Igi Airport Metro Station (टर्मिनल 1 आईजीआई एयरपोर्ट मेट्रो स्टेशन) Kailash Colony Metro Station (कैलाश कॉलोनी मेट्रो स्टेशन)