Terminal 1 Igi Airport Lal Quila Delhi Metro Route
टर्मिनल 1 आईजीआई एयरपोर्ट → लाल किला
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Quick Answer:
Terminal 1 Igi Airport se Lal Quila tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 54 minutes lagte hain,
20 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹54 (Token) /
₹49 (Smart Card).
2 interchanges hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Terminal 1 Igi Airport to Lal Quila covers approximately 23.3 km with a travel time of around 54 minutes. The journey passes through 20 stations and requires 2 interchanges.
This route uses the Magenta Line, Yellow Line, Violet Line lines of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
टर्मिनल 1 आईजीआई एयरपोर्ट से लाल किला — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Terminal 1 Igi Airport to Lal Quila by Delhi Metro is approximately 54 minutes, covering a distance of 23.3 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 62 minutes.
📍 Terminal 1 Igi Airport → Lal Quila Route Map
🗺️ Terminal 1 Igi Airport → Lal Quila — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Terminal 1 Igi Airport to Lal Quila is calculated based on the distance of 23.3 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹54 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹49 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹39 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹54 | 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 2 interchange stations on this journey:
Central Secretariat
— Alight from Yellow Line
Platform 2
✓ · Board Violet Line
Platform 4
✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Check the direction board carefully at interchange stations.
- Women-only coaches are at the front of every Delhi Metro train.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking and recharge.
- Token machines accept ₹10, ₹20, ₹50 and ₹100 notes and coins.
- 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
Terminal 1 Igi Airport to Lal Quila at a glance: 2 interchanges, 20 stations on Magenta Line and Yellow Line and Violet Line, roughly 54 minutes, ₹54 fare.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Hauz Khas
हौज़ खास MAG
Platform 3
✓ → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🔄 Change Line: MAG → YEL
🚉 Get Down Here
MAG
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
YEL
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Seva Teerth (earlier Udyog Bhawan)
सेवा तीर्थ (पूर्व उद्योग भवन) YEL
Platform 2
✓ → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Central Secretariat
सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट YEL
Platform 2
✓ → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🔄 Change Line: YEL → VIO
🚉 Get Down Here
YEL
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
VIO
Platform 4✓ → 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)
The Delhi Metro route from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Lal Quila is via the Magenta Line, Yellow Line and Violet Line. The journey covers 20 stations via the Magenta Line, Yellow Line and Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 20 stations between Terminal 1 IGI Airport and Lal Quila by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Lal Quila takes approximately 54 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
Yes — you need to change trains at 2 interchange stations. See the step-by-step route above.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Lal Quila is approximately 23.3 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Lal Quila journey saves ₹5 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹49 vs Token: ₹54.
The first Delhi Metro train from Terminal 1 IGI Airport towards Lal Quila departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Magenta Line.
No. The Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Lal Quila route requires 2 interchanges. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Terminal 1 IGI Airport 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 Terminal 1 IGI Airport takes the same time (~54 min) and distance (23.3 km). The fare is also ₹54 (token) / ₹49 (Smart Card).
The Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Lal Quila route has 2 interchanges. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Terminal 1 IGI Airport 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 Terminal 1 IGI Airport towards Lal Quila 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 Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Lal Quila 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 Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Lal Quila 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 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 Terminal 1 IGI Airport 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 Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Lal Quila journey.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹5 on the Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Lal Quila route (₹49 vs ₹54 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.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 2.1 kg of CO₂ on the Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Lal Quila journey (23.3 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹5 (10%) on the Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Lal Quila route. Token/QR fare is ₹54; Smart Card fare is ₹49. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Lal Quila route has 2 interchanges. The Terminal 1 IGI Airport 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 Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Lal Quila trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Terminal 1 IGI Airport to enter, then scan again at Lal Quila to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Terminal 1 IGI Airport 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.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Terminal 1 Igi Airport 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 54-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹54 ·
Smart Card: ₹49 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹2156 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹2156 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 Lal Quila (23.3 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.4g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.8g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.4g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹5
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 2.4g 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 ₹5 (10% discount) on every trip.
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Terminal 1 Igi Airport Metro Station (टर्मिनल 1 आईजीआई एयरपोर्ट मेट्रो स्टेशन) Lal Quila Metro Station (लाल किला मेट्रो स्टेशन)